William Mair
(1830–1920), Church of Scotland minister
About William Mair
Lived 1830 – 1920 (aged 90).
William Mair (1830–1920) was a Scottish minister who served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland during 1897–1898.
Life
William Mair spent most of his life as minister of Earlston Church in the Scottish Borders.
In 1897, Mair was elected as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. He was succeeded in 1898 by Rev Thomas Leishman.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was William Mair?
(1830–1920), Church of Scotland minister
When was William Mair born?
William Mair was born on 17 January 1830.
When did William Mair die?
William Mair died on 17 January 1920.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Mair (moderator)
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