George Innes (bishop)

The Right Reverend

George Innes
Bishop of Brechin
ChurchScottish Episcopal Church
DioceseBrechin
In office1778–1781
PredecessorJames Rait
SuccessorAbernethy Drummond
Orders
Consecration13 August 1778
by William Falconer
Personal details
Born1717
Died18 May 1781
DenominationAnglican
Styles of
George Innes
Reference styleThe Right Reverend
Spoken styleMy Lord or Bishop

George Innes (1717–1781) 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

  1. ^ a b c Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. p. 67. ISBN 0567087468.
Scottish Episcopal Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Brechin
1778–1781 		Succeeded by


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