William Wogan (1678 – 24 January 1758) was an Irish religious writer, close to a number of leading evangelicals of his time, and sympathetic with early Methodism.
[1] Possibly born in Ireland,[1] he was the son of Ethelred Wogan, the rector of Gumfreston in Pembrokeshire, Wales and vicar of Penally.
[2] Wogan was known for his piety, and was on intimate terms with many of the evangelical leaders of the time such as George Whitefield and John Wesley.
[2] In retirement at Ealing, Wogan wrote religious books, including his major work Essay on the Proper Lessons of the Church of England.
[2] After her mother died when she was only 7, daughter Catherine was cared for by Lady Elizabeth Hastings at Ledston.