On 7 June 1653 Blackadder was ordained by the presbytery of Dumfries as minister of Troqueer, near Dumfries, during the time of the Commonwealth, when the monarchy had been deposed.
On 7 June 1653 Blackadder was ordained by the presbytery of Dumfries as minister of Troqueer, near Dumfries. This was during the time of the Commonwealth, when the monarchy had been deposed.