William Routledge (priest) explained

William Routledge (1770 - 1843) was a Scottish Episcopalian priest.^[1]

Life

He was born at Calder Bridge around 1770^[2] the son of William Routledge and his wife, Mary Hudspith.^[3]

Routledge was ordained in 1794. He was a Curate at St Andrew's Qualified Chapel from 1795 until 1805; and then the incumbent at St Andrew, Glasgow. He was also the inaugural Dean of Glasgow and Galloway^[4] until his death.

He died at home 15 Cambridge Street^[5] in Glasgow on 21 August 1843.

Family

He married Jane Gibson daughter of Henry Gibson.^[6]

Artistic Recognition

He was portrayed by John D. Gibson.^[7]

Notes and References

1. The British Magazine, Volume 14 p780 Rose, HJ/Maitland, SR By Hugh James Rose, Samuel Roffey Maitland: London, JG&F Rivington, 1838
2. Illustrated Catalogue of the Exhibition of Portraits in the New Galleries of Art in Corporation Buildings
3. Web site: Mary Routledge.
4. "Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M p424: Edinburgh T & T Clark
5. Glasgow Post Office Directory 1843
6. Web site: Jane Routledge.
7. Illustrated Catalogue of the Exhibition of Portraits in the New Galleries of Art in Corporation Buildings