Name

Reverend Mr Gell

Biography

Clergyman whose appointment as Vicar of Kirk German was blocked by George Moore in 1754. Moore wrote to John Quayle asking him to involve the Deputy Governors because Gell's 'Behaviour in all Instances and upon all occasions has shewn his Disposition to prejudice the trade in this Isle.' The Governor shared their view. Mr Gell did not become Vicar of Kirk German. The trading interest reached into Church patronage as easily as it reached into the customs house.

Active Period

fl. 1754

Place

Kirk German

Peel

Period

Atholl Lordship

Related To

George Moore

John Quayle

Role / Office

Clergyman

Book Chapter

Chapter 5