Robert Aitken (preacher)

Robert Aitken (1800–1873) was a Scottish popular preacher who formed 'The Christian Society', with his following primarily drawn from Methodist and Anglican believers, promoting a mix of evangelism and tractarianism.

Robert Aitken
The Church of St John, Pendeen, Cornwall
Born
Robert Aitken

1800
Jedburgh, Scotland
Died22 September 1873(1873-09-22) (aged 72–73)
Paddington
Resting placeFamily vault, St John's, Pendeen
NationalityBritish
Known forThe Christian Society
Spouses
Anna Elizabeth Eyers
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(m. 1824; died 1836)​
    Wilhelmina Day McDowall-Grant
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    (m. 1845)​
    Children(8) - 6 with A.E. Eyres - 2 with W. D. M. Grant
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