John Torry
John Torrey (27 August 1800 - 15 December 1879) was a Scottish Episcopalian priest who served as Dean of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane.
The son of Bishop Patrick Torry, he was born in Peterhead and educated at Marischal College. Ordained in 1823, he was the curate at Peterhead and then the incumbent at Meigle & Alythfor thirty years.[1] He was Dean of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane from 1839[2] until his death.[3]
References
- ↑ ”Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000” Bertie, D.M p 464: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
- ↑ 'ECCLESIASTICAL INTELLIGENCE' The Morning Post (London, England), Tuesday, December 24, 1839; Issue 21503
- ↑ 'DEATH OF DEAN TORRY' Dundee Courier (Dundee, Scotland), Tuesday, December 16, 1879; Issue 8238
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| Preceded by Inaugural appointment |
Dean of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane 1838 –1879 |
Succeeded by Norman Johnson |
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