WHITE, John (1867-1951)
John White was minister at Shettleston Church of Scotland
from 1893-1904. During that
time he became embroiled in what became known as the Shettleston Church Case
and was instrumental in the construction of a replacement parish church
plus two additional churches – St. Michael’s Carntyne and Tollcross St Margaret's .
He was later called to the Barony Church of Scotland
where he served from 1911-34.
White was a key figure in the efforts to reunite the United Free Church with the Church of Scotland during the period 1908-29. His significant contribution to the success of this movement was recognised following the unification of 1929 when he was chosen to be the Moderator of the first united Assembly. Commemorative plaques to Reverend White are to be found both in Shettleston Old* and Tollcross Park St. Margaret’s churches – the present designations of two of the churches still in use.
Gammie, Alexander (1929); “Dr John White; A Biography and a Study.” James Clarke & Co., Ltd., London
© 2005 Gordon Adams
