George Innes (bishop)

The Right Reverend

George Innes
Bishop of Brechin
ChurchScottish Episcopal Church
DioceseBrechin
In office1778โ€“1781
PredecessorJames Rait
SuccessorAbernethy Drummond
Orders
Consecration13 August 1778
by William Falconer
Personal details
Born1717 (1717)
Died18 May 1781(1781-05-18) (aged 63โ€“64)
DenominationAnglican
Styles of
George Innes
Reference styleThe Right Reverend
Spoken styleMy Lord or Bishop

George Innes (1717โ€“1781) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Scottish Episcopal Church as the Bishop of Brechin from 1778 to 1781.[1]

He was consecrated the Bishop of the Diocese of Brechin on 13 August 1778 at Edinburgh by Primus Falconer and bishops Rose and Petrie.[1]

He died in office on 18 May 1781, aged 61.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. p. 67. ISBN 0567087468.