title: William Routledge (priest)
text: # William Routledge (priest)
  
  William Routledge (1770–1843) was a Scottish Episcopalian priest.
  
  ## Life
  
  He was born at Calder Bridge around 1770 the son of William Routledge and his wife, Mary Hudspith.
  
  Routledge was ordained in 1794. He was a Curate at St Andrew's Qualified Chapel from 1795 until 1805; and then the incumbent at St Andrew, Glasgow. He was also the inaugural Dean of Glasgow and Galloway until his death.
  
  He died at home 15 Cambridge Street in Glasgow on 21 August 1843.
  
  ## Family
  
  He married Jane Gibson daughter of Henry Gibson.
  
  ## Artistic Recognition
  
  He was portrayed by John D. Gibson.
  
  