Alexander Henderson (priest)

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Alexander Henderson (1807 - 1888) was a Scottish Episcopalian priest: he was the Dean of Glasgow and Galloway from 1859 [1] until 1877.

Henderson was educated at King's College, Aberdeen and ordained in 1842. After a curacy in Leith he spent the rest of his career in Hamilton. [2]

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References

  1. "Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M p595: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN   0-567-08746-8
  2. Bertie (ibid) p292
Anglican Communion titles
Preceded by Dean of Glasgow and Galloway
18431845
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