William Paton (priest)
William Paton may refer to: *William Andrew Paton (1889–1991), American accountant and a founder of the American Accounting Association * William J. Paton, Scottish footballer who played for Motherwell *Willie Paton, Scottish footballer who played for Rangers *William Paton (ecumenist) (1886–1943), General Secretary of the National Christian Council of India, Burma and Ceylon between 1922 and 1927 *Sir William D.M. Paton (1917–1993), British pharmacologist, son of the above See also * William Patton (other) *William Patten (other) William Patten may refer to: *William Waynflete (William Patten, c. 1398–1486), bishop of Winchester, 1447–1486, and Lord Chancellor of England, 1456–1460 *William Patten (historian) William Patten (c. 1510 – after 1598) was an author, sc ...

William Andrew Paton
William Andrew Paton (July 19, 1889 – April 26, 1991) was an American accountancy scholar, known as founder of the American Accounting Association in 1916, and was founder and first editor of its flagship journal ''The Accounting Review''. Biography Paton was born near Calumet, Michigan to Andrew Patton, teacher and superintendent of the local school system, and Mary Nowlin Paton, also teacher. The family settled on a farm, engaging Patton with farm work in his youth. Paton studied at the University of Michigan, where he obtained his AB and PhD in economics in 1917. In 1927, he obtained his Certified Public Accountant license for the State of Michigan. After graduation Paton started his academic career at the University of Michigan in 1914. After a year as Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota from 1916 to 1917, he returned to the University of Michigan, where he was professor of accounting and economics from 1921 to his retirement in 1958. He served as a visiting ...
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William J
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name shoul ...
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Willie Paton
William Paton (1 August 1925 – 2005) was a Scottish footballer who played for Rangers and Ayr United. He played as a forward. Paton joined Rangers from junior side Kirkintilloch Rob Roy in 1943 during World War II, but did not make his competitive debut until September 1947. During his spell at Ibrox he made 175 appearances across all competitions and scored 75 goals.Rangers player Paton, Willie
FitbaStats He was part of the squad in the 'treble' season of 1948–49. He collected two
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William Paton (ecumenist)
William Paton (1886–1943) was a British ecumenist. Active in the Student Christian Movement, Paton was the first general secretary of the National Christian Council of India and helped to establish the World Council of Churches. Biography Born in London to Scottish parents, Paton converted to Christianity in spring 1905 in his first year studying at Pembroke College, Oxford and joined the Presbyterian Church of England. He quickly became involved in itinerant preaching in country churches around Oxford and the activities of the Student Christian Movement of Great Britain, and pursued theological studies at Westminster College, Cambridge. Paton worked as a Presbyterian missionary in India, first from 1916 until 1919, then returning in 1921 and becoming the first general secretary National Christian Council of India (1922–1926). He became part of the International Missionary Council, succeeding J. H. Oldham as general secretary, then helped to establish the World Council of ...
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National Council Of Churches In India
The National Council of Churches in India is an ecumenical forum for Protestant and Orthodox churches in India. History The Council was established in 1914 as the "National Missionary Council." In 1923, the Council constituted itself as the "National Christian Council of India, Burma and Ceylon," with the British ecumenist William Paton as its first general secretary. The Councils of Burma and Sri Lanka separated, and in 1979 the Council transformed itself into what is known as the "National Council of Churches in India." Description Today, it is an Inter-confessional autonomous Council and an ecumenical expression constantly initiating, promoting and coordinating various forms of ministries of Witness and Service in the wider community and society. The Council also serves as a common platform for thought and action and as such it brings together the Churches and other Christian organisations for mutual consultation, assistance and action in all matters related to the life and ...
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William D
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name should b ...
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William Patton (other)
William Patton may refer to: *William Patton (preacher) (1798–1879), American preacher *William Weston Patton (1821–1899), his son, American abolitionist *William Hampton Patton (1853–1918), American entomologist *William Patton (architect), English-born, American architect of churches including Church of Our Saviour (Placerville, California) *Will Patton (born 1954), American actor *Billy Joe Patton (1922–2011), American amateur golfer See also *William Patten (other) *William Paton (other) *William Patton Thornton Dr. William Patton Thornton (February 6, 1817 – October 10, 1883) was a physician, educator, author, and politician. Education and career Thorton graduated from Kemper's Medical College in St. Louis and Jefferson Medical College in Philadelp ...