Third son of Thomas M. of Todlaw, and brother of John M., min. of Tyrie; educated at Marischal College, Aberdeen; M.A. (1712); licen. by Presb. of Deer 26th Nov. 1718; pres. to Spynie, but preferring this parish, was called 24th Aug., and ord. 22nd Sept. 1720; was unable from ill-health to perform his duties and had eight assistants; died 28th Aug. 1767.
He marr. 18th June 1723, Anne (died 19th Jan. 1768), daugh. of Andrew Monro, sheriff-clerk, Elgin, and had issue.
(Fasti Scot Eccl, Vol 6, p 235 (online))
He marr. 18th June 1723, Anne (died 19th Jan. 1768), daugh. of Andrew Monro, sheriff-clerk, Elgin, and had issue.
(Fasti Scot Eccl, Vol 6, p 235 (online))
Third son of Thomas M. of Todlaw, and brother of John M., min. of Tyrie; educated at Marischal College, Aberdeen; M.A. (1712); licen. by Presb. of Deer 26th Nov. 1718; pres. to Spynie, but preferring this parish, was called 24th Aug., and ord. 22nd Sept. 1720; was unable from ill-health to perform his duties and had eight assistants; died 28th Aug. 1767.
He marr. 18th June 1723, Anne (died 19th Jan. 1768), daugh. of Andrew Monro, sheriff-clerk, Elgin, and had issue.
(Fasti Scot Eccl, Vol 6, p 235 (online))
He marr. 18th June 1723, Anne (died 19th Jan. 1768), daugh. of Andrew Monro, sheriff-clerk, Elgin, and had issue.
(Fasti Scot Eccl, Vol 6, p 235 (online))
Inscription
Here are laid the ashes of the
Rev. WILLIAM MERCER for 47 years
a most active minister of the
Church of Pltsligo d. 29 Aug. 1767 in 73rd year;
also the remains of his
most dutiful wife
ANN MONRO d. 19 Jan. 1768.
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(In Latin - translation by A. Jervise, vol 2, p 388, Pitsligo.)
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