John Torry
Scottish Episcopalian dean
About John Torry
Lived 1800 – 1879 (aged 79).
John Torrey (27 August 1800 – 15 December 1879) was a Scottish Episcopalian priest who served as Dean of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane.
The son of Bishop Patrick Torry, he was born in Peterhead and educated at Marischal College. Ordained in 1823, he was the curate at Peterhead and then the incumbent at Coupar-Angus, Meigle, and Alyth for thirty years. He was Dean of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane from 1839 until his death.
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Scottish Episcopalian dean
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John Torry was born on 27 August 1800.
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John Torry died on 15 December 1879.
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