James Swanton Waugh
Australian methodist minister
About James Swanton Waugh
Lived 1822 – 1898 (aged 76).
James Swanton Waugh (22 March 1822 – 6 November 1898) was a Methodist minister, president of the Methodist conference in Victoria, Australia and the first president of Wesley College, Melbourne serving for 18 years.
Early life and education Waugh was born in County Wexford, Ireland, the son of Rev. John Waugh, a Wesleyan minister. the couple had a large family. Waugh died on 6 November 1898, and Norman J. Waugh, former Australian rules footballer.
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Who was James Swanton Waugh?
Australian methodist minister (1822-1898)
When was James Swanton Waugh born?
James Swanton Waugh was born on 22 March 1822.
When did James Swanton Waugh die?
James Swanton Waugh died on 6 November 1898.
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