Background
Herriman was born 1791 in Jamaica, Queens, New York, and was the third of four known surviving children.
Herriman was born 1791 in Jamaica, Queens, New York, and was the third of four known surviving children.
He remained in that position until his death when he was replaced by William C. Fowler. His father was Stephen Herriman (formerly Harriman) III (1757-1792). His mother was Elizabeth Smith (1760-1847).
William married Maria Belle Stillwell Frecke/Freeke on 13 December 1820.
Herriman is buried in the Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, along with fifteen other people named Herriman between 1848 and 1939.