James Walker

James Walker (24 January 1770 – 5 March 1841) was an Episcopalian bishop who served as the Bishop of Edinburgh (1830–1841) and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1837–1841).

Early life and education

He was born in Fraserburgh on 24 January 1770, son of Alexander Walker and Jane Ramsey. He was educated at Marischal College, Aberdeen from 1785 to 1789, where he was awarded a Master of Arts degree in 1789. Walker's first pastoral appointment was the Incumbent of St Peter's Church, Edinburgh (1807–29) and Old St Paul's Church, Edinburgh (1821–22). Walker also administered the sees of Fife, Galloway and Glasgow from 1830 to 1837. Following the resignation of George Gleig in February 1837, he was elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church on 24 May 1837.

Family

He married Madeline Erskine (1780-1851) on 20 February 1821. Madeline married Henry Coulter Erskine (1820-1897).