William Douglas (priest) explained

William Douglas (1769? - 1819) was the Archdeacon of Wilts from 1799 until 1804.^[1]

He was the son of John Douglas and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of Henry Brudenell Rooke, and was educated at Christ Church, Oxford.^{[2] [3]} He was Precentor of Salisbury Cathedral from 1804 and Prebendary of Westminster from 1807.He died on 19 March 1819, aged 50.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=35089 British History Online
2. 7908. Douglas, John. Ian Simpson. Ross.
3. Book: Andrew Kippis. The New Annual Register. 14 March 2013. 1820. G. G. J. and J. Robinson. 205.
4. Deaths The Times (London, England), Saturday, Mar 20, 1819; pg. 3; Issue 10626
5. Book: John Gorton. John Gorton (writer). A general biographical dictionary. 14 March 2013. 1838. Whittaker and co.. 663.