William James Margetson (29 March 1874[1] – 30 March 1946[2]) was an eminent Anglican priest in the first half of the twentieth century.[3] He was educated at Oxford University and ordained in 1897.[4] He held incumbencies of St Petroc Minor, Little Petherick, South Wimbledon, Surbiton and Newington[5] [6] before being appointed Provost of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh in 1925, a post he held for 13 years.[7]
He married Marion Jenoure and was the father of the diplomat Sir John Margetson.
References
edit- ^ Genealogical website
- ^ Obituary Very Rev. W. J. Margetson The Times Monday, 1 April 1946; pg. 7; Issue 50415; col E
- ^ "Who was Who" 1897–2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
- ^ Ordinations Rochester The Times Wednesday, 22 December 1897; pg. 3; Issue 35393; col C
- ^ 1922–25 British history on-line
- ^ ”Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689–2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1940–41 Oxford, OUP,1941
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