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.Holy Trinity Stirling
Life and ministry Wilson was born in Pittenweem, Fife in 1806, the son of the Reverend David Wilson."Scottish Notes and Queries" Bulloch, J. (ed.) D. Wyllie and Son 1900 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.The Times, Monday, 19 Mar 1888; pg. 7; Issue 32337; col F Obituary In 1832 he was appointed rector of Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, a post he retained during his episcopacy, till his death"Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D. M. Edinburgh: T & T Clark 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.Caledonian Mercury Edinburgh, Scotland, 27 April 1859; Issue 21712Glasgow Herald Scotland, 19 March 1888; Issue 67)Obituaries section "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London: Hamilton & Co. 1889 He was consecrated in St Paul's Church in Edinburgh, by the Primus Charles Terrot, on April 26, 1859.
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