William Margetson Explained

William James Margetson (29 March 1874^[1] – 30 March 1946^[2]) was an eminent Anglican priest in the first half of the twentieth century.^[3] He was educated at Oxford University and ordained in 1897.^[4] He held incumbencies of St Petroc Minor, Little Petherick, South Wimbledon, Surbiton and Newington^{[5] [6]} before being appointed Provost of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh in 1925, a post he held for 13 years.^[7]

He married Marion Jenoure and was the father of the diplomat Sir John Margetson.

Notes and References

1. http://www.blackiefamily.org/fam59.html Genealogical website
2. Obituary Very Rev. W. J. Margetson The Times Monday, 1 April 1946; pg. 7; Issue 50415; col E
3. [Who's Who|"Who was Who" 1897–2007]
4. Ordinations Rochester The Times Wednesday, 22 December 1897; pg. 3; Issue 35393; col C
5. http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=65449, 1922–25 British history on-line
6. ”Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689–2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark
7. [Crockford's Clerical Directory]