James Rait
The Right Reverend James Rait | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Brechin | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Brechin |
| Elected | 25 August 1742 |
| In office | 1742-1777 |
| Predecessor | John Ochterlony |
| Successor | George Innes |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 4 October 1742 by Thomas Rattray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1689 |
| Died | 13 January 1777 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Styles of James Rait, MA | |
|---|---|
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| Reference style | The Right Reverend |
| Spoken style | My Lord or Bishop |
James Rait, MA (1689–1777) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Scottish Episcopal Church as the Bishop of Brechin from 1742 to 1777.[1][2]
Biography
He was consecrated the Bishop of the Diocese of Brechin on 4 October 1742 at Edinburgh by Primus Rattray and bishops Keith and White, having been elected to the position on 25 August 1742.[1][2][3]
He died in office on 13 January 1777, aged 87.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. p. 115. ISBN 0567087468.
- ^ a b c Skinner, John (1818). Annals of Scottish Episcopacy. Aberbeen: A. Brown & Co. p. 535.
- ^ "Item BrMS 3/DC 58/1/10 - (258) Deed of election of Bishop Rait, Montrose". Archive Services Catalogue. University of Dundee. Retrieved 4 April 2025.