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]
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.
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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