John Ferguson (died 22 April 1902) was an Anglican priest who served as Dean of Moray, Ross and Caithness 1886–1902.
Biography Ferguson was educated at Trinity College, Glenalmond and Aberdeen University, where he received an MA in 1848. He became deacon, and served for three years as Curate of St Mary, Montrose.“Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 In 1853 he was ordained as priest, and appointed Rector of Holy Trinity, Elgin, which he held for nearly 50 years."The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889 He was appointed chaplain to the Earl of Fife in 1856, synod clerk in 1874, and diocesan inspector in 1878. From 1881 to 1885 he was examining chaplain to Bishop Eden of Moray, and the following year he was appointed to the same position for his successor Bishop Kelly. In 1886, he became Dean of the United Diocese of Moray, Ross, and Caithness,"Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark a post he held until his death.
He died at the Deanery, Elgin, on 22 April 1902.
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