Patrick Grant
Scottish minister
About Patrick Grant
Lived 1706 – 1787 (aged 80–81).
Patrick Grant (1706–1787) was a Scottish minister who served as Moderator of the General Assembly in 1778.
Life He was born in 1706, and was licensed to preach (by the Presbytery of Haddington) until March 1734.
In July 1735, he was ordained as minister of Cawdor near Inverness. In March 1748, he was "called" to Urray in place of the late Rev John Morison of Bragar, and formally translated to this role in May 1749. He remained in this post for 38 years.
He died in the manse of Urray on 14 April 1787. His position at Urray was filled by John Downie.
Family
In March 1738 he married Anne Spence (d.1793).
Publications
The Spirit of Moderation in Religion Recommended (1779)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Patrick Grant?
Scottish minister
When was Patrick Grant born?
Patrick Grant was born in 1706.
When did Patrick Grant die?
Patrick Grant died in 1787.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Patrick Grant (moderator)
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