George Innes (bishop)
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The Right Reverend George Innes | |
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Bishop of Brechin | |
Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Brechin |
In office | 1778โ1781 |
Predecessor | James Rait |
Successor | Abernethy Drummond |
Orders | |
Consecration | 13 August 1778 by William Falconer |
Personal details | |
Born | 1717 |
Died | 18 May 1781 |
Denomination | Anglican |
Styles of George Innes | |
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Reference style | The Right Reverend |
Spoken style | My Lord or Bishop |
George Innes (1717โ1781) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Scottish Episcopal Church as the Bishop of Brechin from 1778 to 1781.[1]
He was consecrated the Bishop of the Diocese of Brechin on 13 August 1778 at Edinburgh by Primus Falconer and bishops Rose and Petrie.[1]
He died in office on 18 May 1781, aged 61.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. p. 67. ISBN 0567087468.
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