Menzies, John (1624-01-01 - 1684-02-01)

GEMMS Person ID
GEMMS-PERSON- 701
(old series: GEMMS-PERSON-798)
Name
John Menzies
Title
Mr
Gender
Male
Denomination
Episcopalian
Lived
b. ca. 1624-01-01 d. 1684-02-01 (new)
Linked Sermons
Source of Data (Contributor name)

Anne James; David Robinson

Biographical Sources Consulted

ODNB (Article: 18565)

Other note

He was a reluctant episcopalian, conforming only after being threatened with deposition in a meeting with the privy council. In 1681, he similarly refused, but eventually accepted, the Scottish Test Act imposed by parliament.

GEMMS record created
October 14, 2016
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024