Duncan Leitch
Scottish minister
About Duncan Leitch
Lived 1903 – 1974 (aged 70–71). Duncan Leitch was a British.
Duncan Leitch (c.1903–1974) was a Scottish minister, who served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland in 1952.
Life
He was born in Bannockburn and originally was apprenticed as a draughtsman in the Dumbarton shipyards during the closing years of the First World War (presumably working on warships). After the war he decided to retrain as a minister of the Free Church. In 1929 he was inducted to St Columba Free Church in Aberdeen and remained there until 1940.
In October 1940 he moved to Kingussie and by 1952 when he became Moderator of the Free Church's General Assembly, he was minister of Dingwall.
He died in Dingwall on New Year's Eve, 31 December 1974. He is buried in the churchyard at Fodderty.
Family He was married to Janet Milne.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Duncan Leitch?
Scottish minister
When was Duncan Leitch born?
Duncan Leitch was born in 1903.
When did Duncan Leitch die?
Duncan Leitch died on 31 December 1974.
What nationality was Duncan Leitch?
Duncan Leitch was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Duncan Leitch (minister)
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