He was born on 12 February 1911, the son of the Reverend John Smith Begg and Elizabeth Macintyre. He was educated at the University of Aberdeen, graduating with a Master of Arts in 1931. He was ordained a deacon in 1933 and a priest in 1935.
He was born on February 12, 1911, to the Reverend John Smith Begg and Elizabeth Macintyre. He received his education at the University of Aberdeen, graduating with a Master of Arts degree in 1931. He was ordained as a deacon in 1933 and a priest in 1935.