William was the youngest son of a famous preacher, Rev John Veitch. William apparently was a gifted scholar and preacher. He studied at the University of Glasgow where he earned an MA in 1659. Although most of his brothers had followed his father's vocation, William preferred scholarship as an occupation. He took a position as a tutor to the family of Sir Andrew of Greenhead who was at the University of Edinburgh. However, the family pastor encouraged him in the direction of the ministry. He eventually relented and received his license to preach in 1664. He served as a time as chaplain for Sir Hugh Campbell, of Calder, who was residing in Morayshire. The Act of Parliament that restored the prelacy required that no one could serve as a family chaplain, public or private school teacher, or tutor to persons of quality without license by the local bishop. William was not approved by his bishop and thus was dismissed. It was either prior or during this time that he became a covenanter.
William was the youngest son of a famous preacher, Rev John Veitch. William apparently was a gifted scholar and preacher. He studied at the University of Glasgow where he earned an MA in 1659. Although most of his brothers had followed his father's vocation, William preferred scholarship as an occupation. He took a position as a tutor to the family of Sir Andrew of Greenhead who was at the University of Edinburgh. However, the family pastor encouraged him in the direction of the ministry. He eventually relented and received his license to preach in 1664. He served as a time as chaplain for Sir Hugh Campbell, of Calder, who was residing in Morayshire. The Act of Parliament that restored the prelacy required that no one could serve as a family chaplain, public or private school teacher, or tutor to persons of quality without license by the local bishop. William was not approved by his bishop and thus was dismissed. It was either prior or during this time that he became a covenanter.
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Here lies
William Veitch
1640-1722
Covenanter, persecuted and banished
Suffered but survived
Minister of this Parish 1694--1715
Also
His praying, supportive wife, Marion
Who predeceased him by one day.
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