John Archibald (1 May 1840 – 10 September 1915) was a Scottish Anglican priest and author.Amongst others he wrote "History of the Episcopal Church at Keith in the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries", 1889; "Historic Episcopate in Columbian Church and Diocese of Moray", 1892; and "A Ten Years’ Conflict", 1907 > British Library website accessed 16:13 GMT 21 January 2011
He was born in Inveresk near Musselburgh, educated at Trinity College, Glenalmond and Aberdeen University and ordained in 1870. He was Curate of St John's Church, DarwenWho was Who 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 then the incumbent at St John's Church, Wick. In 1876, he became Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Keith,"The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889 and later a Canon of Inverness Cathedral. He was appointed Dean of Moray, Ross, and Caithness in May 1902."Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark
He retired in 1912 and died in Birmingham, England, aged 75.
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