Thomas Rattray

Thomas Rattray (1684–1743) was a Scottish Episcopalian bishop who served as the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church from 1738 to 1743.[1][2]

The Most Reverend Thomas Rattray, D.D.
Bishop of Dunkeld Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
Church	Scottish Episcopal Church
In office	1731-1743
Predecessor	John Hamilton of Blair
Successor	John Alexander
Other posts	Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1738–1743)
Orders
Consecration	4 June 1727 by Arthur Millar
Personal details
Born	1684
Died	12 May 1743 (aged 59)
Nationality	Scottish
Previous post	Bishop of Brechin (1727–1731)

He was chosen as Bishop of Brechin by the clergy of that diocese, in opposition to John Ochterlony who was the choice of the college of bishops.[1] He was consecrated in Edinburgh on 4 June 1727 by Primus Millar and bishops Gadderar and Cant, but the college of bishops contended that Rattray's consecration had been irregular and uncanonical.[1][2] The matter was not resolved until he was appointed Bishop of Dunkeld in 1731.[1][2] He was also elected the Primus in July 1738.[1][2]

He died in office on 12 May 1743, aged 59.[1][2]

References

1. Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. p. 118. ISBN 0567087468.
2. Skinner, John (1818). Annals of Scottish Episcopacy. Aberbeen: A. Brown & Co. p. 535.

Scottish Episcopal Church titles
Preceded by Robert Norrie	Bishop of Brechin 1727–1731	Succeeded by John Ochterlony
Preceded by John Hamilton	Bishop of Dunkeld 1731–1743	Succeeded by John Alexander
Preceded by David Freebairn	Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church 1738–1743	Succeeded by Robert Keith