George Innes (bishop)

The Right Reverend
George Innes
Bishop of Brechin
Church Scottish Episcopal Church
Diocese Brechin
In office 1778-1781
Predecessor James Rait
Successor Abernethy Drummond
Orders
Consecration 13 August 1778
by William Falconer
Personal details
Born 1717
Died 18 May 1781
Denomination Anglican
Styles of
George Innes
Reference style The Right Reverend
Spoken style My Lord or Bishop

George Innes (1717–1781) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Scottish Episcopal Church as the Bishop of Brechin from 1778 to 1781.[1]

He was consecrated the Bishop of the Diocese of Brechin on 13 August 1778 at Edinburgh by Primus Falconer and bishops Rose and Petrie.[1]

He died in office on 18 May 1781, aged 61.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. p. 67. ISBN 0567087468.
Scottish Episcopal Church titles
Preceded by
James Rait
Bishop of Brechin
1778–1781
Succeeded by
Abernethy Drummond


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