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