Andrew Lumsden (bishop)
Andrew Lumsden, M.A. (1654–1733) was a Scottish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Edinburgh (1727–1733) and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1727–1731).
The Most Reverend Andrew Lumsden | |
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| Bishop of Edinburgh Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Elected | 1727 |
| In office | 1727-1733 |
| Predecessor | Arthur Millar |
| Successor | David Freebairn |
| Other post(s) | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1727–1731) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 2 November 1727 by Andrew Cant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 October 1654 |
| Died | 20 June 1733 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Katherine Craig |
| Children | 8 |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
| Styles of Andrew Lumsden, M.A. | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | My Lord or Bishop |
Early life and family
He was baptised on 8 October 1654, son of the Reverend Charles Lumsden, Incumbent of Duddingston, and Beatrix Melvill.[1] He was educated at the University of Edinburgh, where awarded a Master of Arts degree in 1671.[2] He married Katherine Craig on 26 October 1682, and they had eight children: Elizabeth, Beatrix, John, Charles, William, Margaret, Andrew, and Isabelle.[3]
Ecclesiastical career
He was licensed to preach in the Church of Scotland by Alexander Young, Bishop of Edinburgh on 4 August 1675.[2] Lumsden's first pastoral appointments were as assistant minister (1675–1686) and Incumbent (1686–1691) of Duddingston.[2][4] In January 1691, he was deprived of the post by the Commissioners of the General Assembly for declining their authority.[2] Lumsden became a clergyman in the Scottish Episcopal Church and was the Incumbent of the Barrenger's Close meeting-house, Edinburgh, a post which he held until his death.[2]
Following the death of Arthur Millar in October 1727,[5] Lumsden was elected the Bishop of the Diocese of Edinburgh and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.[6] He was consecrated on 2 November 1727 by bishops Rattray, Cant and Keith.[2][4] The office of Primus was taken from him in December 1731, but retained the see of Edinburgh.[2]
Bishop Lumsden died in office on 20 June 1733, aged 78.[2][4]
References
- Bertie 2000, Scottish Episcopal Clergy, p. 82.
- Bertie 2000, Scottish Episcopal Clergy, pp. 82–83.
- Bertie 2000, Scottish Episcopal Clergy, p. 83.
- Keith 1824, An Historical Catalogue of the Scottish Bishops, p. 527.
- Bertie 2000, Scottish Episcopal Clergy, p. 98.
- Keith 1824, An Historical Catalogue of the Scottish Bishops, pp. 526–527.
Bibliography
- Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689–2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. ISBN 0567087468.
- Keith, Robert (1824). Russel, Michael (ed.). An Historical Catalogue of the Scottish Bishops: Down To The Year 1688. Edinburgh: Printed for Bell and Bradfute.