William Wilson (bishop)
William Scot Wilson
William Scot Wilson (1806–1888) was an Anglican bishop in Scotland in the 19th century.[1]
Wilson was born in Pittenweem in 1806.[2] He was ordained in 1827 [3] and he was the rector of Holy Trinity Ayr [4] for over 50 years [5] and the Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway from 1859 until his death in Ayr in 1888.[6][7])[8]
References
- ↑ Holy Trinity Stirling
- ↑ “Scottish Notes and Queries” Bulloch,J (Ed) D Wyllie and Son 1900
- ↑ The Times, Monday, Mar 19, 1888; pg. 7; Issue 32337; col F Obituary
- ↑ ”Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000” Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
- ↑ Episcopalians in Scotland and Ayr
- ↑ Caledonian Mercury Edinburgh, Scotland, 27 April 1859; Issue 21712
- ↑ Glasgow Herald Scotland, 19 March 1888; Issue 67
- ↑ Obituaries section "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
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| Preceded by William Wade |
Dean of Glasgow and Galloway 1845 – 1859 |
Succeeded by Alexander Henderson |
| Preceded by Walter John Trower |
Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway 1859 – 1888 |
Succeeded by William Thomas Harrison |
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