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David Johnston (minister)
David Johnstone (1734–1824) was a Church of Scotland minister who served almost 60 years as minister of North Leith Parish Church. He was Chaplain in Ordinary to King George IV in Scotland. Life He was born in Arngask manse, near Glenfarg on 26 April 1734 the second son of Rev John Johnstone the local minister. He was the maternal grandson of Rev David Williamson of St Cuthbert's Church in Edinburgh (aka "Dainty Davie"). He studied at Edinburgh University and was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Selkirk in July 1757.''Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae''; by Hew Scott He was ordained as minister of Langton in May 1758. He was presented to the congregation of North Leith in 1764 and officially became minister of North Leith Parish Church in July 1765. He remained minister of the church until his death. In 1793, with Rev Thomas Blacklock he co-founded the Blind Asylum in Edinburgh. The original structure being at 58 Nicolson Street in Edinburgh. a second female building ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rev David Johnston Of North Leith
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