John Ochterlony

The Right Reverend
John Ochterlony
MA
Bishop of Brechin
Church Scottish Episcopal Church
Diocese Brechin
Elected 1731
In office 1731-1742
Predecessor Thomas Rattray
Successor James Rait
Orders
Consecration 4 June 1727
by David Freebairn
Personal details
Born 1667
Died 1742
Denomination Anglican
Styles of
John Ochterlony, MA
Reference style The Right Reverend
Spoken style My Lord or Bishop

John Ochterlony, MA (1667–1742) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Scottish Episcopal Church as the Bishop of Brechin from 1731 to 1742.[1]

Biography

He was consecrated a college bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church on 4 June 1727 at Edinburgh by bishops Freebairn, Cant and Duncan.[1] He was appointed the Bishop of the Diocese of Brechin in December 1731.[1] He died in office in May 1742, aged 75.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. p. 108. ISBN 0567087468.
Scottish Episcopal Church titles
Preceded by
Thomas Rattray
Bishop of Brechin
1731–1742
Succeeded by
James Rait



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