| The Right Reverend William Scot Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway | |
 | |
| 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 Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse |
Jane Austin (m. 1843) |
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.
Life and ministry
Wilson was born in Pittenweem, Fife in 1806, the son of the Reverend David Wilson. 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. In 1832 he was appointed rector of Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, a post he retained during his episcopacy, till his death 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.) He was consecrated in St Paul's Church in Edinburgh, by the Primus Charles Terrot, on April 26, 1859.
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
| Anglican Communion titles | ||
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| Preceded byWilliam Wade | Dean of Glasgow and Galloway 1845 – 1859 |
Succeeded byAlexander Henderson |
| Preceded byWalter John Trower | Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway 1859 – 1888 |
Succeeded byWilliam Thomas Harrison |
| Bishops of Glasgow and Galloway | |
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