John Inglis (bishop)

John Inglis (9 December 1777 – 27 October 1850) was the third bishop of the Diocese of Nova Scotia, serving at St. Paul's Church (Halifax). He was the son of Bishop Charles Inglis.[1] He is buried at St Mary's Church, Battersea, England.

John Inglis
Bishop of Nova Scotia
1896 sketch of Inglis
ChurchChurch of England
SeeNova Scotia
In office1825–1850
Orders
Ordination27 June 1802
ConsecrationMarch 1825
Personal details
Born9 December1777
Died27 October 1850(1850-10-27) (aged 72)
In the adjoining church yard, rest the mortal remains of the Right Reverend John Inglis DD, Lord Bishop of Nova Scotia, who departed this life on the 27th of October AD 1850 in the 73rd year of his age.
Wall plaque in St Mary's Church, Battersea, London UK where John Inglis DD is buried

Life

John Inglis was ordained a deacon December 13, 1801 by Bishop Charles Inglis, his father. On 27 June 1802 he was ordained a priest.

John was appointed as official secretary and as ecclesiastical commissary to his father. This involved a number of trips to England on behalf of the diocese. These trips also enhanced his own career and brought focus on his talents. However, his relative inexperience and the overtones of nepotism did not allow his promotion in 1812 when the bishop was seriously incapacitated.[1]

Charles and son John Inglis memorial, St. Paul's Church, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Inglis became the third bishop in 1825. He was consecrated 26/27 March 1825. In the 25 years preceding this elevation, he had proven to be a talented and caring priest. He had been chaplain to the House of Assembly, a stalwart ally of King’s College, and a defender of the official position of the Church of England. He died on 27 October 1850.

Shortly after his return to Nova Scotia, he divided the diocese into four archdeaconries. The archdeacons and locations are shown below.[2]

  • Ven. George Best, Archdeacon of New Brunswick
  • Ven. George Coster, Archdeacon of Newfoundland
  • Ven. Aubrey Spencer, Archdeacon of Bermuda
  • Ven. Dr. Robert Willis, Archdeacon of Nova Scotia and Rector of St. Paul's, Halifax

References
  1. Fingard, Judith (1988). "Inglis, John". In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. VII (1836–1850) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.
  2. Lee, G. Herbert (Rev) (1880). An Historical Sketch of The First Fifty Years of the Church of England in New Brunswick. Saint John, New Brunswick: Sun Publishing. p. unpaginated online, see Chapter II.
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