James Walker (bishop)
The Most Reverend James Walker | |
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| Bishop of Edinburgh Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Elected | 10 February 1830 |
| In office | 1830-1841 |
| Predecessor | Daniel Sandford |
| Successor | Charles Terrot |
| Other post(s) | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1837–1841) |
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| Ordination | 5 May 1805 |
| Consecration | 7 March 1830 by George Gleig |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1770 |
| Died | March 5, 1841 (aged 71) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Buried | St John's, Edinburgh |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Alexander Walker & Jane Ramsey |
| Spouse | Madeline Erskine |
| Styles of James Walker | |
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The Most Reverend | |
| Spoken style | Your Grace |
James Walker
Early life and education
He was born in Fraserburgh on 24 January 1770, son of Alexander Walker and Jane Ramsey.[1][2] He was educated at Marischal College, Aberdeen from 1785 to 1789, where he was awarded a Master of Arts degree in 1789.[1][2] He continued his education at St John's College, Cambridge, where awarded a Bachelor of Arts in 1793, another Master of Arts in 1796, and a Doctor of Divinity in 1826.[1][2]
Ecclesiastical career
He was
He was elected Episcopalian
Walker died in office at 22 Stafford Street, Edinburgh on 5 March 1841, aged 71, and was buried on a south-facing wall in the centre of
Family
He married Madeline Erskine (1780-1851) on 20 February 1821.[1]
They had twin daughters, Madeline Walker (1822-1912) and Jane Ramsay Walker (1822-1885).[8] Madeline married Henry Coulter Erskine (1820-1897).
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Bertie 2000, Scottish Episcopal Clergy, p. 473.
- ^ a b c d Gordon 1867, Scotichronicon, volume 2, p. 324.
- ^ Gordon 1867, Scotichronicon, volume 2, p. 325.
- ^ Gordon 1867, Scotichronicon, volume 2, p. 328.
- ^ Bertie 2000, Scottish Episcopal Clergy, pp. 585 and 627.
- ^ Bertie 2000, Scottish Episcopal Clergy, p. 270.
- ^ Gordon 1867, Scotichronicon, volume 2, p. 330.
- ^ Grave of Rev James Walker, St Johns
Bibliography
- Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689–2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. ISBN 0567087468.
- Gordon, J. F. S. (1867). Scotichronicon: Comprising Bishop Keith's Catalogue of Scottish Bishops. Vol. 2. Glasgow: John Tweed.
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