William Christie (dean of Moray, Ross and Caithness)

William Christie (26 January 1817 – 12 December 1885)[1] was a Scottish clergyman, inaugural Dean of the United Diocese of Moray, Ross, and Caithness,[2] having been the Dean of Ross since 1860.[3]

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

Christie was born in Monquhitter, 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.[2]

He died in Fochabers.

References
  1. "Biography Details: William Christie". Moray, Scotland, Local Heritage Index, 1632-2014. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  2. Bertie, David, ed. (1 November 2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. T&T Clark. p. 209. ISBN 978-0567087461. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
  3. The Times, Friday, Nov 18, 1864; pg. 11; Issue 25033; col A Ecclesiastical News


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