William James Margetson (29 March 1874 [1] – 30 March 1946 [2]) was an eminent Anglican priest in the first half of the twentieth century. [3] He was educated at Oxford University and ordained in 1897. [4] He held incumbencies of St Petroc Minor, Little Petherick, South Wimbledon, Surbiton and Newington [5] [6] before being appointed Provost of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh in 1925, a post he held for 13 years. [7]
He married Marion Jenoure and was the father of the diplomat Sir John Margetson.