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Hay Wilson

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William Hay Wilson was an eminent Anglican priest in the first quarter of the 20th century.

Life

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He was educated at the University of Edinburgh and ordained in 1885. He was Chaplain at Inverness Cathedral[1] then Rector of St James’ Church, Dingwall. He was Dean of Moray, Ross and Caithness from 1912 [2] until his death on 7 October 1925.[3] His wife died three years later.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "The Clergy List" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
  2. ^ "Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0567087468
  3. ^ “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 9780199540877
  4. ^ The Times, Saturday, 8 Sep 1928; pg. 12; Issue 44993; col B Mrs. Hay Wilson
Religious titles
Preceded by Dean of Moray, Ross and Caithness
1912 to 1925
Succeeded by