John Fullarton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids John Fullarton |
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Bishop of Edinburgh Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church |
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Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
Elected | 1720 |
In Office | 1720–1727 |
Predecessor | Alexander Rose |
Successor | Arthur Millar |
Other posts | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1720-1727) |
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Ordination | 1669 |
Consecration | 25 January 1705 by John Paterson |
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Born | 1645 |
Died | 27 April 1727 (aged 81–82) Auchenbreck Castle, Argyll and Bute, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
John Fullarton (born around 1645 – died 1727) was an important Scottish church leader. He lived at Greenhall near Auchenbreck Castle in Argyll. He was a Scottish Episcopal Bishop of Edinburgh from 1720 until his death in 1727. He was also a "nonjuror," meaning he didn't swear loyalty to the new king after the Glorious Revolution.
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Who Was John Fullarton?
John Fullarton's father was James McCloy, also known as Fullarton. His mother was Jean Stewart. His grandfather, Duncan McCloy, was a minister in Kilmodan. He served there between 1609 and 1629.
What Was His Career Like?
John Fullarton studied at Glasgow University and earned a Master of Arts degree in 1665. After becoming a minister, he worked in Kilmodan from 1669 to 1684. Then he moved to Paisley and served there from 1684 to 1689.
Changes After the Glorious Revolution
In 1689, a big political change called the Glorious Revolution happened. Because of this, John Fullarton, like many other Episcopal clergy, lost his official church position. However, he continued to be an active leader for the Scottish Episcopal Church.
In 1703, he led a service in Glasgow to remember the execution of King Charles I. He also preached there. He remained connected to Paisley. In 1710, he was with a young Lady Dundonald when she died in Paisley. Later, he led a special church service for her husband in Paisley Abbey. This was a rare public service for their church at that time. By 1712, many people saw Fullarton as a very respected leader in the Episcopal community.
Becoming a Bishop
On January 25, 1705, John Fullarton became a "college bishop." This meant he was made a bishop by other bishops, but he didn't have a specific area (diocese) to lead yet. The Archbishop of Glasgow and the Bishops of Edinburgh and Dunblane helped consecrate him.
In April 1720, he was chosen to be the Bishop of Edinburgh. He also became the "Primus" of the Scottish Episcopal Church. The Primus is like the main leader of the church in Scotland. He took on these roles after Bishop Alexander Rose passed away. John Fullarton served as Bishop of Edinburgh and Primus until he died on April 27, 1727, at his home in Greenhall.
His Time as Bishop
As Bishop, John Fullarton showed strong support for the "Old Pretender." This was James Francis Edward Stuart, who was in exile and believed he should be the rightful king of Scotland and England. Fullarton often communicated with the Old Pretender's agent, George Lockhart. Many bishops at the time hoped the old royal family would return to power.
During his time as Bishop, Fullarton worked hard to solve disagreements among the clergy. He also tried to organize the church better by making sure bishops had clear areas to oversee. However, the church was going through a difficult period, so these changes were not easy to make.
His Family Life
John Fullarton was married three times. His first wife was Anna Haldane, who died in 1679. His second wife was Barbara Hamilton, and his third was Isobel Sinclair. He had a son named John Fullarton of Greenhall with his second wife. His son later worked as a Surveyor of Customs but died not long after his father.