William Christie (Dean of Moray, Ross and Caithness)

This article is about the Dean of Moray diocese. For his son, Dean of Brechin diocese, see William Christie (Dean of Brechin).

William Christie (1816, Monquhitter - 12 December 1885, Fochabers) was a Scottish clergyman, inaugural Dean of the United Diocese of Moray, Ross, and Caithness,[1] having been the Dean of Ross since 1860.[2]

Christie was the son of William Christie, dancing-master, of Monquhitter, and his wife Mary (née Guthrie). He studied at King's College, Aberdeen. In addition to his ecclesiastical achievements, he was a folk song collector who published two volumes of songs entitled Traditional Ballad Airs, in 1876 and 1881.[1]

Notes

  1. 1 2 Bertie, David, ed. (1 November 2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. T&T Clark. p. 209. ISBN 978-0567087461. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
  2. ↑ The Times, Friday, Nov 18, 1864; pg. 11; Issue 25033; col A Ecclesiastical News
Religious titles
Preceded by
Inaugural appointment		 Dean of Moray, Ross and Caithness
1864 to 1985 		Succeeded by
John Ferguson


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