William Wilson (bishop)
Scottish Episcopal bishop (1806–1888)
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William Scot Wilson (1806 – 17 March 1888) was a Scottish bishop of the Scottish Episcopal Church, who served as Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway between 1859 and 1888.[1]
The Right Reverend William Scot Wilson | |
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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 | 1829 by David Low |
| Consecration | 26 April 1859 by Charles Terrot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1806 Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland |
| Died | 17 March 1888 (aged 81–82) |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse |
Jane Austin (m. 1843) |
Life and ministry
Wilson was born in Pittenweem, Fife in 1806, the son of the Reverend David Wilson.[2] He was educated at King's College, Aberdeen, from where he graduated with a Master of Arts] in 1827. He also gained his theological training from Edinburgh Theological College. He was awarded a Doctor of Laws from Trinity College Dublin in 1859, and a Doctor of Divinity from Hobart College.
He was ordained deacon in 1827 and priest in 1829 by Bishop David Low of Ross and Argyle. He then ministered in Inverness-shire.[3] In 1832 he was appointed rector of Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, a post he retained during his episcopacy, till his death[4][5] He also became Dean of Glasgow and Galloway in 1845. In 1859, he was elected Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, and remained so till his death in Ayr in 1888.[6][7])[8] He was consecrated in St Paul's Church in Edinburgh, by the Primus Charles Terrot, on April 26, 1859.
