Born about 1660, he was the son of the Reverend David Falconer and Margaret Braydday.

[1][2] He was educated at the University of Edinburgh, graduating with a Master of Arts degree in 1679.

[1][2] He came under a sentence of deprivation from the Privy Council, 8 September 1689, for not reading the Proclamation of the Estates, etc., and by Act of Parliament, 25 April 1690, restoring Presbyterian ministers.

[1][2] In 1720, he took over the administration of the districts north of the River Forth (with the exception of Aberdeenshire), but did not become a territorial bishop as such.

[1][2] He died at Inglismaldie on 6 July 1723, aged c. 63, and was buried at Logie Pert, Angus.