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John White (minister)
John White Order of the Companions of Honour, CH (1867–1951) was a minister of the Church of Scotland. He served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1925 and again at the reunion Assembly of 1929. White was one of the most influential figures in the Church of Scotland during the early decades of the 20th century, though his influence waned later in his life and he appeared increasingly isolated and anachronistic. Background and career He was born in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, the son of a flour miller. After studies at the University of Glasgow, he was inducted as minister at Shettleston, Glasgow in 1893. In 1904 he moved to South Leith Parish Church. In 1911 he moved back to Glasgow, becoming minister of the Barony Hall, Barony Church, where he remained until his retirement in 1934, being replaced by Robert Scott (moderator), Rev Robert Scott. He also served as a chaplain in the British Army during World War I. The high point of his ministry was hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plaque To Rev Dr John White, South Leith Parish Church
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