YOUNGSON, William John, Rev, M.A. (1892-1952)
Assembly memorial minute, 1953
W.J. Youngson was born on the 13th May, 1892, in Dunedin, in the province of Otago, New Zealand. He was a graduate of the University of New Zealand, as a Master of Arts. His Theological Course was taken at Knox College, Dunedin. On the 17th December, 1918, he was ordained and inducted into the pastoral charge of Edenvale, Auckland, and in 1921 was translated to Sefton, Canterbury.
In 1925, he came to Victoria, to be inducted into the charge of Euroa. In 1928, he was called to Mornington and in 1937 to Wangaratta, which charge he resigned in 1945. From 1947 Mr. Youngson was in charge of the East Brighton Congregation.
Mr. Youngson was a gifted servant of his Lord, with a brilliant academic record. He was a most capable and convincing preacher, also a faithful pastor, and made many friendships among his congregations in New Zealand and Victoria.
He died suddenly at his home in Mornington, on Thursday, 22nd May, 1952.
To Mrs. Youngson and her five daughters, the Assembly tenders sincere sympathy.
Gender
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