William Wilson (bishop)
William Scot Wilson (1806–1888) was an Anglican bishop in Scotland in the 19th century.[1]
The Right Reverend William Wilson LLD | |
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| Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway | |
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| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Glasgow and Galloway |
| In office | 1859-1888 |
| Predecessor | Walter Trower |
| Successor | William Harrison |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1827 |
| Consecration | 1859 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1806 Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland |
| Died | 1888 Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Denomination | Anglican |
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, 19 Mar 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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