Free Church of Scotland Ministers (1843-1900): S

Ewing – List of Ministers: S

 
Here there is the text of Ewing’s Annals of the Free Church of Scotland, 1843-1900 followed by some Supplementary material. Information about this Supplementary material is available here. Subjects dealt with include Abbreviations, the way place names are recorded: Recording Locations and Publications.
 

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SACHS, MARCUS

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.58
Born of Jewish parents in the Grand Duchy of Posen, Prussia, in 1812. Studied at Berlin University. He came to this country in 1842, and after a time became an avowed Christian. After studying at the New College, Edinburgh, he was appointed teacher of Hebrew in the Free Church College, Aberdeen, and in 1855 was ordained Professor. Married, in 1850, Miss Clark of Manchester. Professor Sachs was a man of enormous erudition in his own subject. Perhaps the noblest tribute paid to him was that by his successor, Dr. Robertson Smith,— “One who by race as well as scholarship was fitted to teach the subject in a manner such as few can hope to do.” He died in 1869.

Publications.—The Prophetic Agency, 1855. Posthumous.—In Memoriam, by W. D. Geddes.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born of Jewish stock at Inowraclaw in the Grand Duchy of Posen, Prussia, about 1812, though he became a naturalised British subject. His father was an engineer; his mother’s maiden name was Fransoz.

Education
He studied at Berlin University, Germany. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, in 1843.

Marriage
He married Mary Shier on 29th October, 1850, in Old Machar, Aberdeen. She was baptized on 16th October, 1809, in St Nicholas, Aberdeen, the daughter of David Shier, described as land surveyor or as manager of the Leith and Clyde Shipping Company, and Jane Ogg. For some family connections, see the Kennedy Tree.

Death
He lived latterly at Keppleston Cottage near Aberdee. He died on 12th October, 1869, at Polmuir, Aberdeen (Registration: 1869 168/2 532 Old Machar Aberdeen Burgh). His widow then married Francis Edmond, a prominent advocate, in 1877 in Haddington, East Lothian. Mary Shier or Edmond died on 27th April, 1915, in Cardiff, Wales, aged 105. She was then described as of 24 Newport Road, Cardiff, formerly of Albyn Place, Aberdeen. She left a personal estate in the United Kingdom of £5893.

Family
There is no evidence that they had issue.

Publications – by him
The prophetic agency, an address delivered at the close of the session to the Free Church students of divinity, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, George Davidson, 1855
The synagogue, its origin and purpose, a lecture, delivered at the opening of the session of the Free Church Divinity Hall, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, George Davidson, 1865

Publications – about them
Obituary notice on this web-site: Marcus Sachs
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 3/1/1870, Professor of Hebrew & Exegetical Theology in the Free Church College of Aberdeen residing at Keppleston Cottage near Aberdeen, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/66; Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/65
Marcus Sachs: In memoriam, William Duguid Geddes, Aberdeen, 1872
For an informative obituary of the remarkable Mary Shier see The Gazette Times, 16th May, 1915.

Sources
The Dundee Courier & Argus, 1st October, 1869; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 16 October, 1911, p.6; 13th August, 1915, p.4; 28th April, 1915, p.8; Robert J. Dickie, Scottish Reformation Society Historical Journal, 12 (2022), 127-194, Jewish ministers of the nineteenth century Free Church of Scotland, especially pp.163-174

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SAGE, DONALD, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.309
Born in the manse of Kildonan, 1789. His grandfather, Aeneas Sage, a giant in stature and strength, and a Celt in temper, was the first minister of Lochcarron after the Revolution; and his father, Alexander Sage, of Kildonan, inherited his parent’s physical and mental peculiarities. Donald Sage received his early education at home, and entered Marischal College, Aberdeen, in his sixteenth year. While residing as tutor in the family of Mr. Mathison of Attadale, Mr. Sage was licensed by the Presbytery of Lochcarron, 1815. Appointed missionary minister of Achness in Sutherlandshire, 1816. There his people were summarily removed in a cruel eviction to clear the ground for large sheep farms, and Mr. Sage went to Aberdeen, where he became minister of the Gaelic Chapel, 1819. In 1822 he was translated to Kirkmichael, otherwise Resolis, in the counties of Ross and Cromarty. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. [His name does not appear on the List of signatories as printed in Ewing.] Became senior minister, 1868. He was twice married, his first wife being Harriet G. Robertson; and his second, Elizabeth Mackintosh. Died, 1869.

Publication.—Posthumous.—Memorabilia Domestica; or. Parish Life in the North of Scotland. Edited and annotated by his son, 1889.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1819, Gaelic, Aberdeen, FES, Vol.6, p.6; 1822, Resolis, FES, Vol.7, p.19. In the Free Church, he served in Resolis, Ross and Cromarty.

Family
John Mackay of Kirtomy; Sutherland Tree.

Publications – by him
New Statistical Account, September, 1836, Kirkmichael and Cullicudden, Vol.14, Ross, p.37
Memorabilia domestica, or, parish life in the north of Scotland, edited by Donald Fraser Sage, Edinburgh, Menzies, 1889

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Donald Sage
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Sage or Mackintosh, Elizabeth, 22/4/1889, residing in Nairn, widow of Rev. Donald Sage, F.C. Minister of Resolis, Ross-shire, d. 25/01/1889 at Nairn, testate, Nairn Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC31/35/; Will, Nairn Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC31/34/2
Transcripts and photocopies of Miscellaneous Charters and Papers: Typed copy of letter from Lord Napier and Ettrick, formerly chairman of Crofters Commission, to John Mackay, Hereford, acknowledging receipt of a copy of `Memorabilia Domestica’ by the Rev. Donald Sage, and commenting on Sutherland and Reay clearances, 2 Nov 1889, NRS RH1/2/827
Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.274 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 7, p.66

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SAGE, DONALD FRASER

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.309
Born in the manse of Resolis, 1840. Son of the foregoing. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Parkhill, Ontario, 1874. Translated to Keiss, 1880. Married, 1881, Margaret Ann Thomson. Died, 1890.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born in 1840 in Resolis, Ross and Cromarty, the son of Donald Sage, a Free Church minister, and Elizabeth Mackintosh. For some family connections, see the tree of John Mackay of Kirtomy.

Education
He studied at Edinburgh University. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1860-64.

Marriage
He married Margaret Ann Thomson at the bride’s home, 10 Dalrymple Crescent, Edinburgh, on 1st June, 1881 (Registration: 1881 685/5 217 Newington). She was born about 1849, presumably in Constantinople, because she was the daughter of Alexander Thomson, a Free Church missionary there, and Eliza Young.

Ministry
He was licensed in 1865 by the Free Presbytery of Chanonry, and in 1873 went to Canada, where he was for six years minister of Parkhill Presbyterian Church, Ontario. He was inducted in Keiss, Caithness, on 8th July, 1880.

Death
He died on 25th February, 1890, in Keiss, Caithness. He was buried in Nairn on 1st March. His wife died in Keiss that same year.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Elizabeth Sage born in 1882 in Wick, Caithness. She died in 1973 in George Square, Edinburgh.

(2) Mary Dorothea Sage born in 1883 in Keiss, Caithness. She died in 1966 in Morningside, Edinburgh.

(3) Margaret Wilhelmina Sage born in 1885 in Keiss, Caithness. She died in 1895 in Kelvin, Glasgow.

(4) Camilla Alice Sage born in 1889 in Keiss, Caithness. She died in 1969 in Morningside, Edinburgh.

Publication – by him
Memorabilia domestica, or, parish life in the north of Scotland, Donald Sage, edited by Donald Fraser Sage, Edinburgh, Menzies, 1889

Publication – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Donald Fraser Sage

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SALMON, ALEXANDER

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.309
Born, 1802. Ordained at Paisley, South, 1836. Translated to Barrhead, 1841. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Translated, 1849, to Sydney, New South Wales, the first Disruption minister to land on these shores. Retired, 1860. Died, 1864.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1836, South, Paisley, FES, Vol.3, p.182; 1841, Barrhead, FES, Vol.3, p.131; Ward and Prentis, Presbyterian Ministers, p.145. In the Free Church, he served in Barrhead, Renfrewshire.

Publications – by him
Hope purifieth, a discourse, Paisley, Alex. Gardner, 1841
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Maynooth endowment bill, 3rd May, 1845, NRS GD112/51/190
A Sermon on Luke 12:14, occasioned by the Wreck of the Ship Dunbar, Sydney, 1857
The Presbyterian Church in Victoria, 1861?

Publications – about him
Bill Chamber, Processes in Actions of Suspension and Interdict: Presbytery of Paisley: Suspension & Interdict: Respondent: Rev. Alexander Salmon & Others, 1843, NRS CS275/5/318
9th, 11th January, 1838, Eighth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.246 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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SALMOND, CHARLES ADAMSON, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.309
Born at Arbroath, 1853. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh, also at Princeton. Ordained at Cults, Aberdeenshire, 1879. Translated to Glasgow, St. Matthew’s, 1881. Married, 1883, Margaret Hamersly Johnston. Translated, 1887, to Rothesay, West; and, 1890, to South Morningside, Edinburgh.

Publications.—Vaticanism (prize essay). Perfectionism: the False and the True. Pilgrims towards Plymouth: Perfectionism. Eliza Fletcher. Sermonettes for the Young.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Cults, Kincardineshire; St. Matthew’s, Glasgow; West, Rothesay; and South Morningside, Edinburgh. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.31, where a short biography is given). He applied for a Colleague and Successor in 1920.

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SALMOND, STEWART DINGWALL FORDYCE, D.D. (Aberdeen)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.58
Born at Aberdeen in 1837. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen; was ordained at Barry, Forfarshire, in 1865, and in the same year married Annie Laing of Aberdeen. He was appointed Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament Exegesis in the Free Church College, Aberdeen, in 1876, and in 1898 was elected Principal in succession to Dr. David Brown.

Publications.—He was editor of the Critical Review and of the Bible Class Primers, and joint-editor of the “International Theological Library.” Commentaries on the Petrine Epistles in Schaff’s New Testament Commentary. The Christian Doctrine of Immortality (Cunningham Lectures), etc.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Barry, Angus. His academic ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.574 and p.582, where a short biography is given). He died in 1905.

Publication – about him
The Rev. Professor Stewart D. F. Salmond, D.D., Free Church College, Aberdeen, The Biblical World, Vol. 8, No. 5 (Nov., 1896), pp. 347-353, by Alexander Balmain Bruce, The University of Chicago Press

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SANDEMAN, ROBERT JOHN, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.310
Born at Perth, 1832. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh, also in Germany. Ordained at Cambuslang, 1862. Married, 1864, Jane Muir. Translated to Partick, High, 1867; and, 1872, to St. Andrew’s, Edinburgh. Became senior minister, 1898.

Publication.—Vinet (Evangelical Succession Lectures; Third Series).

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Cambuslang, Glasgow; High, Partick, Glasgow; and St. Andrew’s, Edinburgh. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.26). He died in 1914.

Family
He married Jane Muir, whose brother, John James Muir, was a Free Church minister.

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SANDERS, ROBERT, B.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.310
Born at Lockerbie, 1845. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Livingstone, 1875. Translated to Melrose, 1878.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Livingston, West Lothian; and Melrose, Roxburghshire.
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.90, where a short biography is given). He died in 1910.

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SANDERSON, HUGH

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.310
Born in Ayrshire. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Killearn, Stirlingshire, 1896.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Killearn, Stirlingshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.273).

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SANDILANDS, JOHN, M.B., C.M.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.310
Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained, 1888, medical missionary to Central India, and stationed at Bhandara.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.542, where a short biography is given). He resigned in 1904 and died in 1932.

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SANDISON, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.310
Born at Watten, Caithness, 1802. Studied at the University, Edinburgh, and Anti-Burgher Divinity Hall. Ordained at Arbroath, 1834. Married, 1835, Eliza Grigor. Joined the Free Church at the union of 1852. Became senior minister, 1868. He had the distinction of being the first in the Original Secession Church who departed from the custom of delivering discourses memoriter. Died, 1871.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 12th September and baptised on 30th October, 1803, in Olrig, Caithness, the son of John Sandison and Janet Leid (or Leed).

Education
He entered the Secession Divinity Hall under Professor Paxton in 1828. He was licensed by the Secession Church on 14th December, 1831.

Marriage
His marriage to Eliza Grigor was recorded on 10th June, 1835, in Elgin, Moray. She was born there about 1813. Perhaps she was the Elizabeth Grigor who was born and baptised there on 21st May, 1812, the daughter of Alexander Grigor and Jean Taylor.

Ministry
He was called to Auchinleck, Ayrshire, and Arbroath, Angus, and was ordained at Arbroath in 1834. He joined the Free Church at the union of 1852. In the Free Church, he served in High Street, Arbroath, Angus.

Death
He lived latterly at 35 Lauder Road Edinburgh. He died in Newington, Edinburgh, on 26th October, 1871. His widow continued to live at that address and died there on 22nd January, 1890.

Family
He had issue including:

(1) Alexander Sandison born on 18th and baptised on 30th March, 1836, in Arbroath, Angus.

(2) Jane Sandison born about 1838 in St Vigean’s, Angus. She married Alexander Yule, a Free Church minister, in Newington, Edinburgh, in 1873.

(3) John Sandison baptised on 22nd June, 1840 in St Vigean’s, Angus.

(4) Emelia Sandison baptised on 11th June, 1843, in St Vigean’s, Angus. She married William Thomson Crabbe in Arbroath, Angus, in 1869. She probably died in Tamworth, in the 1st quarter of 1934. Tamworth spans the boundaries of the counties of Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire, England. William Thomson Crabbe was a medical missionary – see https://archive.org/stream/b28034478#page/n8/mode/1up here.

(5) Eliza Sandison baptised on 30th August, 1845, in St Vigean’s, Angus. She died in 1871 in Newington, Edinburgh.

(6) William Sandison born on 4th June, 1849, in St Vigean’s, Angus.

Publication – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Sites, 11th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/209

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 20/12/1871, minister of the High Street Free Church in Arbroath latterly residing at No.35 Lauder Road Edinburgh, Inventory, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/155
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Sandison or Grigor, Elizabeth, 28/3/1890, 35 Lauder Road, Edinburgh, widow of Rev. John Sandison, d. 22/01/1890 at Edinburgh, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/283; Will, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills. NRS SC70/4/244
1st November, 1836, Sixth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.60 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

Sources
1834, Arbroath, Scott, Annals, p.193; Antiburgher, Student, Scott, Annals, p.570; 1834, Arbroath (Constitutional), Scott, Annals, p.253; Call, Scott, Annals, p.256; Small, History, Vol.1, p.100

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SAWERS, PETER RUSSELL

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.310
Born at Shotts, 1806. Studied at the Divinity Hall of Burgher Synod. Ordained at Lanark, 1836. Joined the Church of Scotland in 1839. Translated to Newcastle, 1840; and, 1843, to Gargunnock. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Declared by the General Assembly in 1873 to be no longer a minister or member of the Free Church of Scotland. Died, 1885.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1839, Lanark, FES, Vol.3, p.310; 1840, Newcastle, FES, Vol.7, p.514; Burgher, Student, Scott, Annals, p.513; 1836, Lanark (Burgher), Scott, Annals, p.395; Small, History, Vol.2, p.414. In the Free Church, he served in Gargunnock, Stirlingshire.

Publication – by him
Footsteps of Sir William Wallace, Battle of Stirling; or, Wallace on the Forth, Glasgow, 1856

Publications – about him
Court of Session: miscellaneous processes: Reverend Peter Sawers, minister of the Free Church of Gargunnock v James Monteith, bleacher, Nether Kirkton, and others, 1861, NRS CS97/S/2/6; Bill Chamber, Processes in Actions of Suspension and Interdict: Rev. Peter Sawers (a Trustee & Benefy. under Peter Sawers’ Trust): Respondent: James Monteith & Others (Peter Sawers’ Trustees), 1861, NRS CS275/23/54 and NRS CS275/23/125; Unextracted processes: Reverend Peter Sawers v Monteith and others: Suspension, 1867, NRS CS245/2114
12th August, 1836, Eighth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.26 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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SCHWARTZ, CARL, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.310
Born of Jewish parents in Prussian Poland, 1817. Studied at the University, Berlin. Converted to Christianity in connection with the Prussian Church. Became a missionary of the London Society for promoting Christianity among the Jews, and was ordained a deacon of the Church of England. While stationed at Constantinople, the Society having given up their mission there in 1843, he transferred his services to the Free Church. In 1844 he was ordained by the Presbytery of Edinburgh as a missionary to the Jews, and appointed to Berlin, where he remained till 1849, when he was transferred to Amsterdam. In 1864 Dr. Schwartz accepted a call to become minister of Trinity Chapel, London, and was appointed at the same time agent of the Free Church Mission in London. In 1867 Dr. Schwartz became colleague minister of Harrow Road Presbyterian Church. While ministering to these congregations he continued mission work among the Jews of London. Died, 1870.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 20th January, 1817, in Meseritz, in Prussian Poland. One source says that his parents were Isaac Levin Schwartz and Bertha Wollstein.

Education
He studied at Halle and Berlin Universities, Germany.

Marriage
He married:

(1) Marie Saphir in 1843. She was the daughter of another Jewish convert, Adolph Saphir.

(2) Cornelia van Vollenhove on 30th October, 1851, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She was born on 20th May, 1822, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the daughter of Anthony Jan van Vollenhove and Maria Wilhelmina Backer.

Ministry
He served in Constantinople from 1842 with the London Jews Society before transferring to Berlin in connection with the Free Church. He was there till 1848. Then he was in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from 1849 till 1864 and in London, England, from 1864 till his death in 1870.

Death
He died on 24th August, 1870, in Kensington, London, England. Marie Saphir or Schwartz died in 1850. Cornelia van Vollehove or Schwartz died on 21st April , 1902.

Family
They had issue including by his first wife:

(1) Carl Gottlieb Philipp Schwartz born in 1848. He died in 1909.

And by his second wife:

(2) Elizabeth Schwartz.

(3) Jozua Marius Willem van der Poorten Schwartz born in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He married Anna van Vollenhoven. He was a novelist who wrote under the pen-name Maarten Maartens. He died on 3rd August, 1915 in Doorn, Utrecht, Netherlands.

(4) Mary Schwartz.

(5) Johannes Schwartz born on 16th December, 1854, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He married Harmanna Maria de Savornin Lohman. He died on 12th May, 1929, in Brussels, Belgium.

Publications
See separate document here.

Sources
Wiki; Ha-gefen; Geni; Ancestry; Robert J. Dickie, Scottish Reformation Society Historical Journal, 12 (2022), 127-194, Jewish ministers of the nineteenth century Free Church of Scotland, especially pp.142-154

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SCOBIE, ROBERT

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.310
Born at Dailly, 1841. Studied at the Universities, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Strathroy, Canada, 1873. Married, 1881, Marian Annie Venner. Settled at Leadhills, 1884; and, 1886, at Tweedmouth English Presbyterian Church.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born about 1840 in Dailly, Ayrshire, the son of Walter Scobie, coal-miner, and Janet Alexander.

Marriage
He married Marian Annie Venner. She was born about 1860 in Ontario, Canada.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Irvine on 22nd July, 1869. In 1883, some in Coupar Angus, Perthshire, wished to have him as the colleague and successor to their minister, Thomas Bain, but the Presbytery refused to moderate the call because of lack of harmony in the congregation. He was ordained in Leadhills, Lanarkshire, in 1884 and translated to Tweedmouth, Northumberland, England, on 2nd December, 1886.

Death
He died in 1928 in Foulden, Berwickshire. His wife died in the 1st quarter of 1932 in Berwick, Northumberland, England.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Walter Alexander Scobie born in 1882 in Coupar Angus, Perthshire. He was a medical doctor. He died in the 2nd quarter of 1912 in Berwick, Northumberland, England.

(2) John Venner Scobie born on 19th November, 1884, in Leadhills, Lanarkshire. He was an engineer. He died in the 4th quarter of 1971 in Northumberland, England.

(3) Janet Alexander Scobie born in the 3rd quarter of 1887 in Tweedmouth, Berwick, Northumberland, England.

(4) Annie Venner Scobie born in the 4th quarter of 1889 in Tweedmouth, Berwick, Northumberland, England. She died in 1979 in Inveresk, Midlothian.

(5) Robert William Scobie born in the 3rd quarter of 1891 in Tweedmouth, Berwick, Northumberland, England. He was a blacksmith. He died in the 1st quarter of 1914 in Berwick, Northumberland, England.

(6) James Scobie born in the 3rd quarter of 1893 in Tweedmouth, Berwick, Northumberland, England. In 1911 he was a colliery clerk.

(7) Andrew Scobie born in the 1st quarter of 1896 in Tweedmouth, Berwick, Northumberland, England.

(8) William Haig Scobie born in the 4th quarter of 1897 in Tweedmouth, Berwick, Northumberland, England. He married Emily Adair in 1931 in Foulden, Berwickshire.

(9) Margaret Scobie born in the 2nd quarter of 1900 in Tweedmouth, Berwick, Northumberland, England. She died in 1980 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire.

Source
Glasgow Herald, 3rd December, 1886

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SCOTT, ALEXANDER MURRAY, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.310
Born at Laurencekirk, 1854. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained, 1881, at Commerce Street, Aberdeen. Married, 1882, Jane A. Thomson; and, 1894, Helen M’Donald.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Commerce Street, Mariners’, Aberdeen. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.412). Thereafter he served in King Street, Aberdeen, from 1909 (FUFC, p.415); and in Colliston from 1915 (FUFC, p.398).

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SCOTT, CHARLES MARTIN, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.311
Born at Friockheim, 1860. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Edzell, 1890. Died in November of that year.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 5th August, 1860, in Kirkden, Angus, the son of John Scott, gas manager, and Mary Martin.

Education
He attended the Free Church school in Friockheim, Angus, and Aberdeen Grammar School. He graduated M.A. from Edinburgh University in 1884. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1884-88.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Arbroath on 13th June, 1888, and served for a time as an assistant in Campbeltown, Argyll. He was ordained in Edzell, Angus, early in 1890.

Death
He died on 3rd November, 1890, at his father’s house in Friockheim, Angus.

Family
There is no evidence that he ever married.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Charles M. Scott
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 2/12/1890 F.C. Minister, Edzell, d. 03/11/1890 at Friockheim, testate, Forfar Sheriff Court, NRS SC47/40/58

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SCOTT, DAVID, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.311
Born at Edinburgh, 1834. Studied at the University, Glasgow, and Divinity Hall, Original Secession Church. Admitted to the Free Church, 1866. Ordained at Saltcoats, 1867. Married, 1868, Alice M. Hart. Died, 1897.

Publication.—Annals and Statistics of the Original Secession Church.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born about 1834 in Edinburgh, the son of James Scott, merchant, and Jane Mein.

Education
He was awarded the D.D. degree by Glasgow University in 1887.

Marriage
He married Alice Millar Hart on 6th October, 1868, at 4 Rutland Crescent, Glasgow (Registration: 1868 646/1 135 Govan). She was born on 21st January, 1844, in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, the daughter of Robert Hart, paper mill manager, and Janet Millar.

Ministry
He was ordained in Landsborough, Saltcoats, Ayrshire, on 22nd August, 1867. His behaviour was the subject of discussion at the Free Presbytery of Wigtown on 12th July, 1872. He had tried to take part in a meeting of the Kirk Session of Port William; and had arranged a Sunday service in opposition to the regular Free Church meeting there. This was done as “a demonstration against patronage whether lay or clerical, and in favour of the unfettered right of the Christian people to choose their own pastor.” The Wigtown Presbytery brought the matter to the attention of the Irvine Presbytery which met on 29th July to consider the matter. Scott explained that Port William had recently been sanctioned as a full charge through the labours of his good friend Anderson. The people of the congregation wished Anderson to be continued with them, but the interim moderator had made other arrangements. Scott had therefore taken the steps he had, upholding the right of the congregation to choose their minister. The Presbytery then recorded their strong disapproval of such interference of a minister with the duties of another. They asked him to acknowledge that he had acted unconstitutionally and admonished him to be more careful in the future. Scott then gave notice of appeal to the Synod.

Death
He died on 12th May, 1897, at Saltcoats, Ayrshire. His widow lived at 313 Langside Road, Glasgow, afterwards at 5 Kingsley Avenue, Crosshill Glasgow, sometime c/o John Hart, Ulverscroft, Kilmacolm, and latterly at 9 Findhorn Place, Edinburgh where she died on 5th October, 1919.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) David Stevenson Scott born on 12th February, 1881, in Ardrossan, Ayrshire. In 1901 he was an upholsterer. He married Winifred Lela Mary Holdsworth in 1912 in Blythswood, Glasgow. He died on 13th December, 1955, in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada, and was buried in Nelson Memorial Park there.

(2) Jane S. Scott born about 1878 in Ardrossan, Ayrshire.

Publication – by him
Annals and statistics of the original Secession church, till its disruption and union with the Free church of Scotland in 1852, chiefly compiled from official records, Edinburgh, A. Elliot, 1886

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 10/7/1897, Minister, Free Church Manse, Saltcoats, d 12/05/1897 at Saltcoats, testate, Will, Ayr Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC6/46/26; 17/7/1897, Ayr Sheriff Court, NRS SC6/44/60
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Scott or Hart, Alice Miller, 16/3/1920, 313 Langside Road, Glasgow, afterwards 5 Kingsley Avenue, Crosshill Glasgow, sometime c/o John Hart, Ulverscroft, Kilmacolm, afterwards 9 Findhorn Place, Edinburgh, widow, d. 05/10/1919 at Edinburgh, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/645; Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/533

Sources
Findagrave; Glasgow Herald, 7th October, 186; 16th July, 1872; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 30th July, 1872, p.6

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SCOTT, JAMES, D.D., LL.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.311
Born at Cabrach, Banffshire, 1824. The family belonged to the Original Secession Church, but when a student Mr. Scott threw in his lot with the Free Church. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Aberlour, 1859. Married, 1869, Elizabeth J. Whyte. Became senior minister, 1895.

Publications.—The Principles of New Testament Quotation. Christianity and Secularism.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Aberlour, Banffshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.450). He died in 1908.

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SCOTT, JAMES

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.311
Born at Peterhead, 1843. Son of Rev. C. Scott, Pinetown. Studied at the Lovedale Institution, and New College, Edinburgh. Appointed by the Foreign Mission Committee to the station at Impolweni, and, with permission of the Assembly, ordained, 1877. Married, the same year, Margaret W. Weddel.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.556, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1907 and died in 1930.

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SCOTT, JAMES GEORGE DAWSON, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.311
Born in Aberdeenshire. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Foveran, Aberdeenshire, 1897.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Foveran, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.424). Thereafter he served in Cowdenbeath Guthrie Memorial from 1903 (FUFC, p.346); in Cowcaddens, Glasgow, from 1907 (FUFC, p.217); in Edinburgh Union from 1911 (FUFC, p.32); and in Anstruther Chalmers Memorial from 1925 (FUFC, p.374, where a short biography is given).

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SCOTT, JAMES MOFFAT

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.311
Born at Roitfair, Campsie, 1848. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Alloa, West, 1873. Translated, 1878, to Ladyloan, Arbroath. Married, 1886, Marjory J. M. Balfour.

Publications.—The Martyrs of Angus and Mearns. R. M. M’Cheyne.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in West, Alloa, Clackmannanshire; and Ladyloan, Arbroath, Angus. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.396, where a short biography is given). He died in 1910.

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SCOTT, JOHN, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.311
Born at St. Andrews, 1842. Studied at the University, St. Andrews, and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Houston, 1875. Married, the same year, Helen B. Sinclair. Translated, 1887, to Glasgow, West.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Houston, Renfrewshire; and West, Glasgow. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.258). He retired in 1902 and died in 1907.

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SCOTT, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.311
Born at Keith, 1856. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Auchterless, Aberdeenshire, 1886.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Auchterless, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.447, where a short biography is given).

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SCOTT, MARK

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.311
Born in Berwickshire, 1863. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1886, at New Cumnock. Married, the same year, Margaret K. Turnbull. Resigned, 1887.

Supplementary Information
Background
It is unlikely that he was born in 1863 as Ewing says. He was baptized according to the Old Parish Records on 18th January, 1854, in Eccles, Berwickshire, the son of Mark Scott and Elizabeth Spiers. This man is traceable till 1881: his father was a ploughman in 1861; he himself was an apprentice mason in 1871; and he was a student in Edinburgh in 1881. But the date of birth given on his grave is 27th December, 1854. His sister married John McNeill, a Free Church minister.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1882-86.

Marriage
He married Margaret Kininmonth Turnbull on 6th December, 1886, at The Regent Hotel, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh (Registration: 1886 685/2 480 St Andrew (Edinburgh)). She was born on 19th March, 1859, in Forgan, Fife, the daughter of John Turnbull and Margaret Ann Nicoll.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Edinburgh on 18th May, 1886. He was ordained in New Cumnock, Ayrshire, as colleague and successor to George Anderson, 0n 4th November, 1886. Thereafter, in Canada, he was missionary of St Mark’s Church, Toronto, Ontario, until becoming Presbyterian minister at Campbellford, Northumberland East, Ontario. By 1898 he was pastor of Central Presbyterian Church, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. In 1912 he became minister of St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

Death
He died in 1933 and was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Margaret Elizabeth Scott born in December, 1886, in New Cumnock, Ayrshire.

(2) Edith Scott born in June, 1888, in Ontario, Canada.

(3) John W. Scott born in September, 1893, in Canada. He married Euphemia B. Nash on 15th May, 1926, in Port Austin, Huron, Michigan, USA. He was a truck driver – coal supply.

Sources
Books.google; Google; Forgottenbooks

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SCOTT, ROBERT, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.311
Born at Inveravon, 1853. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained, 1879, missionary to India, and stationed at Bombay. Married, the same year, Helen G. Ingram.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.540, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1920 and died in 1929.

Family
Thomson Tree.

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SCOTT, THOMAS, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.311
Born near Kelso, 1855. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Carnock, 1882. Married, 1884, Alice F. Duncanson. Translated to Ferry-Port-on-Craig, 1886 [Left there 1890 according to Vol. 2]. Owing to ill-health Mr. Scott went to New Zealand, 1891; was settled at Tauranga, 1892; and translated to Cambridge, New Zealand, 1896.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 5th December, 1855, in Kelso, Roxburghshire, the son of William Scott and Barbara Boyd.

Education
He studied in the University of Edinburgh; and enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1877-1881.

Marriage
He married Alice Frencham Duncanson on 10th June, 1884, at Buchanan Street, Dunfermline, Fife. She was born on 2nd November, 1857, in Dunfermline, Fife, the daughter of John Duncanson, woolen and linen draper, and Helen Sanderson.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Kelso on 5th July, 1881. Thereafter he was assistant at Anstruther before being ordained in Carnock, Fife, in September, 1882. He was translated to Ferryport on Craig, Fife, on 16th December, 1886.

In New Zealand, he was inducted to Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Presbytery, on 19th May, 1892 and was translated to Cambridge, Waikato Presbytery, on 30th April, 1896. He resigned his charge on the grounds of ill health on 6th June, 1899. He was inducted to Mangere, Auckland Presbytery, on 18th April, 1905, and was translated to St John’s, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty Presbytery, on 21st January, 1908. He retired on 28th October, 1913, after suffering a nervous breakdown. However, he became a home missionary in Katikati, Bay of Plenty Presbytery, in 1921, only to resign the following year on health grounds.

Death
He died on 24th September, 1941, in Howick, New Zealand. His wife died in 1915 in New Zealand.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Barbara Scott born in 1887 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife.

(2) William Scott born in 1888 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife.

(3) Thomas Boyd Scott born in 1890 in Ferry Port on Craig, Fife. He died in 1930 in New Zealand.

Sources
PCNZ, Ministers’ Register; The Dundee Courier & Argus and Northern Warder, 13th June, 1884

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SCOTT, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.312
Born at Lauder, 1816. Studied at the University, Edinburgh. Signed the Probationers’ Resolutions, 1843. The same year he was ordained at St. Mark’s, Glasgow. The first case of heresy in the Free Church was that of Mr. Scott. He was charged by the Presbytery of Glasgow with teaching Morisonian views of man’s natural inability. The case was appealed to the General Assembly of 1845, and Mr. Scott was deposed. He continued to minister to an independent congregation in Glasgow till 1877, when he retired to Melrose. Died, 1885.

Publication.—The Scripture Doctrine of Sacrifice.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 28th January, 1816, in Lauder, Berwickshire, the son of Thomas Scott, a lawyer and proprietor, and Rabina Mabin.

Marriage
He married Jessie Matthews Duncan on 26th April, 1853, in Old Machar, Aberdeen. She was born about 1828 in St Machar, Aberdeen, the daughter of William Duncan, merchant and shipowner, and Isabella Matthews.

Ministry
A “William Scott, Melrose” was a name on the Roll of Probationers adhering to the Free Church. He served in St. Mark’s, Glasgow. He received a call from Manchester, Lancashire, England, in October, 1844, but when the Presbytery considered this call, papers from members of his Kirk Session were presented alleging that he was unsound in doctrine. The Presbytery at first, after examination, decided to caution and admonish him. But later a Committee recommended that the Presbytery judicially investigate the matter. Scott brought the matter to the General Assembly which decided unanimously that a judicial process should be conducted. Scott then indicated he would resign his office as a Free Church minister. The outcome was that from 1851 till 1871 he was designated as the independent minister of Ebenezer Church in Glasgow. In 1881 he was retired and living in Melrose, Roxburghshire.

Death
He lived latterly at Howden House, near Selkirk, and he died there on 23rd May, 1885. His widow lived at Abbotsmeadow, Gattonside, Melrose, Selkirkshire, but died, on 15th December, 1893, at 2 Bon Accord Square, Aberdeen (Registration: 1893 168/2 1005 Aberdeen Old Machar).

Family
They had issue including:

(1) William Duncan Scott born on 26th September, 1855, in Govan, Glasgow. He became a medical practitioner. For a full account of his career see here, p.177. He registered his mother’s death.

Publications – by him
The substance of a speech delivered in the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland, on Friday 30th May, 1845, in defence of doctrines held by him regarding regeneration, the nature of faith, human inability and the Spirit’s agency in conversion, Glasgow, George Gallie, 1845?
The criminality of spiritual death, a discourse, being part first of a reply to four discourses of the Rev. W. McGilvray, of Hope Street Gaelic Church, Glasgow, Glasgow, George Gallie, 1845
Free Church heresy, or, Regeneration, and the means of it, Glasgow, Christian News Offices, 1847
Lectures on the scripture doctrine of sacrifice, Glasgow, 1861

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 22/2/1886, Rev., of Abbotsmeadow, residing at Howden House, near Selkirk, d. 23/05/1885 at Howden House, testate, Selkirk Sheriff Court, NRS SC63/34/19
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Scott or Duncan, Jessie Matthews, 2/1/1894, widow of Rev. William Scott, Abbotsmeadow, Gattonside, Melrose, d. 15/12/1893 at Aberdeen, testate, Jedburgh Sheriff Court, NRS SC62/44/90
Extract minutes of the Free Presbytery of Glasgow, in the case of the Rev. William Scott, and relative documents, Glasgow, printed in the Scottish Guardian Office, 1845?

Sources
Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, 28th October, 1844; Glasgow Herald, 2nd June, 1845

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SCOTT, WILLIAM, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.312
Born at Montrose, 1836. Studied at the University, St. Andrews, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Campsie, 1864. Married, 1867, Louisa J. Scott. Translated to Glasgow, Queen’s Park, 1867. Became senior minister, 1894.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was baptized on 9th February, 1837, in Montrose, Angus, the son of David Scott, farmer, and Helen Carnegie Smart.

Education
He attended Montrose Academy. He matriculated at United College, St Andrews, Fife, 1854-58, and graduated B.A., on 25th November, 1857; and M.A. on 24th April, 1858. He was the Foundation Bursar in 1854. He won the Carstairs Prize in 1855, 56 and 57. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1858-62.

Marriage
He married Louisa Jane Scott on 11th April, 1867, in Maryton, Angus. She was born there on 20th February and baptized on 6th May, 1847, the daughter of Robert Scott and Louisa Jane Smart.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Brechin on 29th June, 1862. He was ordained in Campsie, Stirlingshire, on 21st January, 1864; and was translated to Queen’s Park, Glasgow, on 11th June, 1867. On 30th August, 1894, James Henderson was inducted as his colleague and successor.

Death
He lived latterly at St Helens, Scotstounhill, Renfrewshire, and died there on 2nd July, 1907. It is probably his wife’s death that is registered in New or East Kilpatrick, in 1932, aged 85.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) David Robert Scott born in 1868 in Govan, Glasgow. In 1901 he was an insurance secretary.

(2) Archibald Bain Birkmyre Scott born on 17th April, 1870, at 22 Queen Square, Glasgow. He was a chartered accountant. He died in the 3rd quarter of 1944 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England.

(3) William Ernest Scott born in 1872 in Cathcart, Glasgow. In 1901 he was a stock broker. He died in 1940 in Kelvingrove, Glasgow.

(4) Louisa Helen Scott born in 1877 in Cathcart, Glasgow. She died in 1896 in Kinning Park, Glasgow

Publication – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Maynooth endowment, 17th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/177

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 26/9/1907, rev, M.A., resided at Saint Helens Scotstounhill, d. 02/07/1907 at Scotstounhill, testate, Paisley Sheriff Court, NRS SC58/42/68; Paisley Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC58/45/15

Sources
Glasgow Herald, 19th April, 1870; THE EDINBURGH GAZETTE, MAY 3, 1912, p.466

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SCOTT, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.312
Born at Cupar-Fife, 1858. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at New Cumnock, Ayrshire, 1887. Married Mary Miller Barr.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in New Cumnock, Ayrshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.130).

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SCRIMGEOUR, JOHN C., M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.312
Born in Forfarshire. Studied at the University, St. Andrews, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1896, for Calcutta. John Cockburn Scrimgeour

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.536, where a short biography is given). He died in 1925.

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SCRIMGEOUR, ROBERT

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.312
Born, 1820. Studied at the New College, Edinburgh. Married, 1847, Janet Briggs. Ordained at Stoneykirk, 1853. Translated to Leith, St. John’s, 1861. In 1863 Mr. Scrimgeour went to New Zealand, and was settled at Dunedin. [Vol. 2 says he didn’t leave Leith till 1865.] Died, 1872.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 17th and baptized on 21st December, 1821, in Mains, Angus, the son of James Scrimgeour and Jane Lindsay.

Education
Perhaps he was the Robert Scrimgeour who studied at United College, St Andrews, Fife, 1845-47 – who was probably from Dundee. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1850-51.

Marriage
He married Janet Briggs on 1st July, 1847, in Edinburgh. She was born on 18th and baptized on 29th June, 1829, in Kirkcaldy, Fife, the daughter of Allan Briggs and Mary Swan.

Ministry
He was licensed in 1851 by the Free Presbytery of Turriff. He was ordained in Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire; and was translated to St. John’s, Leith, Edinburgh, on 26th September, 1861, as colleague and successor of James Lewis.

He was received by the Presbyterian Church of Victoria and welcomed by Melbourne Presbytery on 5th June, 1866. He supplied there in East Kilda for some months.

He was receivd by the Synod of Otago and Southland, New Zealand, on 10th January, 1867. He was inducted to St Andrew’s, Dunedin, Dunedin Presbytery, in March, 1867, but was suspended for intoxication in June, 1869. He was inducted there again in January, 1871, but later that year was suspended sine die.

In 1881 he was living in Dumfries South, Brant North, Ontario, Canada, and he was described as a minister.

Death
He died about 1886 in Canada.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Mary Jane Scrimgeour born on 3rd April and baptized on 23rd April, 1848, in Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire.

(2) Robert Swan Scrimgeour born on 20th February, 1850, in Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire.

(3) Allan Briggs Scrimgeour born on 8th December, 1852, in Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire.

Sources
PCNZ, Ministers’ Register where his surname is spelt “Scrymgeour”; Dundee Courier and Daily Argus, 28th September, 1861

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SCRYMGEOUR, ROBERT, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.312
Born at Linlithgow, 1866. Son of the following. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Monikie, 1894. Translated to English Presbyterian Church, Jersey, 1898 [Vol. 2 says 1897].

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 15th February, 1866, in Linlithgow, West Lothian, the son of William Scrymgeour, Free Church minister, and Marion Meek.

Education
He graduated M.A. from Glasgow University in 1888.

Marriage
He married Annie Halliday on 4th June, 1895, in Blythswood, Glasgow. She was born on 24th February, 1868, in Dysart, Fife, the daughter of John Halliday and Lucinda Syme.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Glasgow on 8th May, 1891. He was ordained in Monikie, Angus, as colleague and successor to Malcolm McIntyre, on 1st November, 1894. He received a call to the Presbyterian Church in Jersey, which was disposed of on 15th December, 1897.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Lucinda Halliday Scrymgeour born on 29th October, 1897, in Monikie, Angus. She married Archibald Gilchrist Paton – a Scottish architect. She died in 1979 in Balfron, Stirlingshire.

(2) William Scrymgeour born on 18th September, 1899, in St Helier, Jersey, Channel Isles. He is said to have lived in Southern Rhodesia.

(3) Marion Scrymgeour about 1901 in St Helier, Jersey, Channel Isles. She is said to have been a French teacher, and lived in Southern Rhodesia.

(4) Elspeth Scrymgeour born about 1903 in St Helier, Jersey, Channel Isles, and died about 1930.

(5) Annie Halliday Scrymgeour born on 28th February, 1905, in St Helier, Jersey, Channel Isles. She married Arthur Beavis in 1933 – a missionary to Papua, New Guinea. She died in May 1998 in Victoria, Australia.

Sources
Mackintosh; The Dundee Courier & Argus, 9th December, 1897, p.6

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SCRYMGEOUR, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.312
Born at Edinburgh, 1823. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Linlithgow, 1854. Married, 1862, Marion Meek. Translated to Arbroath, Knox’s Church, 1867; and, 1873, to Bridgegate, Glasgow. Was for several years clerk of the Free Presbytery of Glasgow.

Publications.—Lessons on the Life of Christ (“Handbooks for Bible Classes”). Boston (Evangelical Succession Lectures; Third Series).

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Linlithgow, West Lothian; Knox’s, Arbroath; and Bridgegate, Glasgow. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.233). He retired in 1898 and died in 1904.

Family
His son, Robert Scrymgeour, was a Free Church minister.

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SELBIE, JOHN ALEXANDER, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.312
Born, 1856. Son of following. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Birsay, 1882. Married, 1883, Margaret Mackenzie. Translated, 1896, to Maryculter.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Birsay, Orkney; and Maryculter, Kincardineshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.424). He resigned in 1905 to devote himself to literary work. Thereafter he served as Professor of Old Testament in Aberdeen College from 1913 (FUFC, p.582, where a short biography is given).

Family
He was the son of William Selbie, a Free Church minister.

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SELBIE, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.312
Born at Maryculter, 1823. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Married, 1850, Helen Philip. Ordained at Maryculter, 1853. Died, 1895.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 10th and baptized on 29th November, 1823, in Maryculter, Kincardineshire, the son of John Selbie and Herries Wills. He was brought up in Keithhall, Aberdeenshire. He was brother of Rev George Selbie, for many years parochial schoolmaster of Chapel of Garioch.

Education
He went to Aberdeen to enter business but started studying for the ministry about 1843. In 1844 he matriculated in Marischal College and studied two sessions there. In 1851 he was a teacher of English in Maryculter, Kincardineshire.

Marriage
He married Helen Philip on 13th June, 1850, in St Nicholas, Aberdeen. She was born (or baptised) on 15th December, 1821, in Aberdeen, the daughter of William Philip (or Philp), machine maker, and Helen Gall (or Gauld or Gawld).

Ministry
He was licensed in 1852 and worked in Gamrie, Banffshire, before being ordained in Maryculter, Kincardineshire, on 13th October, 1853.

Death
He died on 4th December, 1895, in Maryculter, Kincardineshire, and was buried in the churchyard there. His wife died on 4th January, 1907, at Balmoral Place, Aberdeen (Registration: 1907 168/2 30 St Machar).

Family
They had issue including:

(1) William Selbie born on 20th March and baptized on 20th April, 1851, in St Nicholas, Aberdeen.

(2) Barbara Helen Selbie born on 8th December, 1852, in Gamrie, Banffshire. She married David B. Munro in 1881 in Maryculter, Kincardineshire. She died on 16th November, 1889, at Orphan Hospital, Dean, Edinburgh.

(3) John Alexander Selbie born on 4th February, 1856, in Maryculter, Kincardineshire. He was a Free Church minister.

(4) Elizabeth Philip Selbie born on 12th October, 1857, in Maryculter, Kincardineshire. She died in the 2nd quarter of 1943 in Aled, Denbighshire, Wales.

(5) Mary Anne Selbie born on 31st August, 1859, in Maryculter, Kincardineshire. There is a death of a Mary Ann Selbie, born around 1860, registered in 1931, both in Aberdeen, and in Fettercairn, Kincardineshire.

(6) Horace Meyer Selbie born on 10th September, 1861, in Maryculter, Kincardineshire. He died there on 9th April, 1882.

(7) Margaret Selbie born on 27th December, 1864, in Maryculter, Kincardineshire. She died in the 3rd quarter of 1943 in Aled, Denbighshire, Wales.

Publication – by him
Appeal for funds on behalf of the Free congregations of Maryculter and Bourtreebush, Maryculter, 1860?

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: William Selbie
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 23/1/1896, F.C. Manse, Maryculter, d. 04/12/1895 at Maryculter, testate, Stonehaven Sheriff Court, NRS SC5/41/36
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Selbie or Philip, Helen, 24/1/1907, widow, 34 formerly known as 18 Balmoral Place, Aberdeen, d. 04/01/1907 at Aberdeen, testate, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/155; Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/128
Memorials of a faithful pastor, being a sketch of the life and a selection from the discourses of the late Rev. John Stephen, A.M., of Free John Knox Church, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, R. Walker, 1882

Sources
The Aberdeen Journal, 19th October, 1853; Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 19th November, 1889

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SELKIRK, JAMES

 
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Born in Dumfries-shire, 1827. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Galashiels, 1862. Married, 1864, Elizabeth R. Ovens; and, 1872, Dora W. Burns. Translated, 1873, to the East Church, Aberdeen. Became senior minister, 1887.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Galashiels, Selkirkshire; and East, Aberdeen. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.412). He died in 1901.

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SEMPLE, ROBERT

 
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Born at Lesmahagow, 1845. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Ruthrieston, Aberdeen, 1872. Married, 1887, Mary Clark. For some years Mr. Semple was clerk of the Free Church Presbytery of Aberdeen.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Ruthrieston, Aberdeen. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.417, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1918 and died in 1922.

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SHANKS, ROBERT, M.A.

 
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Born at Partick, 1798. Studied at the University, Glasgow. After travelling on the Continent as a tutor, he was appointed agent of the Scottish Reformation Society, 1833. Ordained, 1837, at Buckie, Banffshire. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Married, 1853, Mary Fulton. Became senior minister, 1874. Died, 1884.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1837, Buckie, FES, Vol.6, p.280. In the Free Church, he served in Buckie, Banffshire.

Publications
See separate document here.

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SHAW, ALEXANDER LAMONT

 
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Born on the island of Jura, 1846. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Torosay and Salen, 1881. Married, the same year, Euphemia Hamilton. Died, 1889.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born about 1846 in Jura, Argyll, the son of Hector Shaw, shoemaker, and Christina Lamont. As a young man he went to sea.

Education
He enrolled in Glasgow University in 1869 and in 1874 entered the Free Church Divinity Hall, Glasgow, and worked as a missionary in the Argyle congregation there.

Marriage
He married Euphemia Hamilton in March, 1881, in Symington, Ayrshire. She was born on 29th May and baptized on 14th June, 1849, in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, the daughter of Alexander Hamilton, teacher, and Christina Carmichael.

Ministry
He was licensed on 6th July, 1880, by the Free Presbytery of Dunoon. He was elected to Torosay and Salen, Isle of Mull, Argyll, on 8th November, 1881, and was ordained there shortly thereafter.

Death
After preaching to the fishermen in Lerwick, he took ill in the Free Church Manse in Lybster and died there on 22nd August, 1889. He was buried in Pennyfuir Cemetery in Oban, Argyll. His wife died in 1943 in Inverallan, Moray.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Christina Hamilton Shaw born on 19th January, 1884, in Torosay, Isle of Mull, Argyll. She graduated M.A. from Glasgow University in 1905.

(2) Hector Alexander Shaw born on 27th July, 1886, in Torosay, Isle of Mull, Argyll. He was a chaplain in WW1. He married Mary Scott Leiper in 1920 in Blythswood, Glasgow. In 1928 he was a minister in Narrogin, Williams District, Western Australia. A few years later he was minister in Parramatta, New South Wales. He died in 1955 in Macksville, New South Wales.

(3) Effie Hamilton Shaw born in 1888 in Torosay, Isle of Mull, Argyll. She died in 1971 in Inverness. She married Alexander Boyd in 1913 in Blythswood, Glasgow. She died in 1961 in Inverness.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Alexander Lamont Shaw
Court of Session: Warrants of the Register of Acts and Decreets: Decree of declarator and for payment, Alexander Lamont Shaw, and others v McDougall and McDonald, March, 1883, NRS CS46/1883/3/67

Sources
The London Gazette, Issue 29888, p.109; Heritagecentre; Lookup; Government Gazette, Western Australia, January 27, 1928, p.141

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SHAW, CHARLES

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.313
Born at Perth, 1848. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Kinghorn, 1880. Translated to St. Andrew’s, Dundee, 1886. Married, 1900, Catherine E. R. Ewing.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 30th January, 1869 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.223). In the Free Church, he served in Kinghorn, Fife; and St. Andrew’s, Dundee. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.387, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1915 and died in 1928.

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SHAW, DUGALD

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.313
Born at Carradale, 1810. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained at Laggan, 1848. Married, 1858, Margaret M’Laren. Died, 1890.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born in 1810 in Carradale, Argyll, the son of John Shaw and Annabella Campbell.

Education
He attended the local parish school. He entered Glasgow University about 1828, where he studied both Arts and Divinity. During his divinity course he was employed as tutor in the families of gentlemen.

Marriage
He married Margaret MacLaren on 28th January, 1858, in Dunning, Perthshire. She was born on 10th August, 1820, in Dalkeith, Midlothian, the daughter of Duncan McLaren and Isabel Stewart. Her brother, Duncan MacLaren, was a Free Church minister.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Presbytery of Lochcarron. “Dugald Shaw, Muckairn, Lorne” was a name on the Roll of Probationers adhering to the Free Church. He preached in various places including in the Isle of Mull and in Muckairn, Argyll, and in Nottingham, England. He was ordained in Laggan, Inverness-shire, in 1848. In 1870 he published the memoirs of Miss Isabella Macfarlane.

Death
Three years prior to his death he was involved in a bus accident in Glasgow when he got off a bus before it came to a standstill and he never was the same again. He died on 15th October, 1890, in Laggan, Inverness-shire. His wife died there in 1867.

Family
They had issue including:

(1 – 2) Twin daughters still born on 9th January, 1860, at the Free Church Manse, Laggan, Inverness-shire.

(3) Isabella Stewart Shaw born on 2nd November, 1861, in Laggan, Inverness-shire. She married Murdo Mackenzie on 26th August, 1886, in Newington, Edinburgh. He was a Free Church minister.

(4) John Campbell Shaw born on 6th November, 1866, in Laggan, Inverness-shire.

Publication – by him
He contributed to the Disruption Manuscripts. His work is used in Thomas Brown’s, Annals of the Disruption – see footnotes 617. (Note these links take you to the end of the quote.)

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Dugald Shaw
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 12/1/1891, sometime F.C. Minister, Laggan Bridge, Parish of Laggan, County of Inverness, d. 15/10/1890 at F.C. Manse, Laggan, intestate, Inverness Sheriff Court, NRS SC29/44/25

Source
The Caledonian Mercury and Daily Express, 13th January, 1860

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SHAW, ROBERT, D.D.

 
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Born at Perth, 1795. Studied at the University, Edinburgh, and Divinity Hall of the Constitutional Associate Presbytery. Ordained at Whitburn, 1817. Married, 1820, Elizabeth Waddell. Was clerk of his Presbytery, and also clerk of the Original Secession Synod from 1834 till the union of 1852. Died, 1863.

Publications.—Exposition of the Westminster Confession of Faith. The New Theology Examined. Also several pamphlets and articles in the Presbyterian Review.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 28th December, 1795, and baptised on 3rd January, 1796, in Perth, the son of John Shaw and Isobel Andrew.

Education
He studied at Edinburgh University and at the Divinity Hall of the Secession Church under Professor Bruce of Whitburn, West Lothian. He was licensed on 7th March, 1815. In 1851 he received the D.D. degree from New Jersey College, USA.

Marriage
His marriage to Elizabeth Waddel was recorded in Whitburn, West Lothian, on 15th December, 1827. She was born in Bathgate, West Lothian, about 1792. Her mother’s maiden name was Russell.

Ministry
He was called to Whitburn on 15th October, 1816, and ordained there on 14th May, 1817. He joined the Free Church with his congregation in 1852. In the Free Church, he served in Whitburn, West Lothian.

Death
He died on 10th January, 1863, as a result of stepping from a railway carriage. His death was recorded in Holytown, Lanarkshire. His wife died in Whitburn, West Lothian, in 1857.

Family
He had issue including:

(1) Agnes Shaw on 25th March, 1831, in Whitburn, West Lothian.

(2) John Shaw on 18th March, 1834, in Whitburn, West Lothian.

Publications – by him
Reflections on the translation of Elijah, a sermon, occasioned by the death, and preached to the congregation of the late Thomas McCrie, D.D. on Sabbath, 6th September, 1835, Edinburgh, William Whyte & Co., 1835
An exposition of the Confession of faith of the Westminster Assembly of Divines, London, 1840
Remarks on an address by the Rev. James Wright to his congregation, Infirmary Street, Edinburgh, John Johnstone, 1842
The new theology examined, and some important truths vindicated, Edinburgh, W.P. Kennedy, 1843
Letter to the Reverend Mr. Shaw, Whitburn, occasioned by his “Remarks” on the Reverend Mr. Wright’s “Address”, Edinburgh, C. Ziegler, 1842

Publication – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Robert Shaw

Sources
Antiburgher, Student, Scott, Annals, p.540; 1817, Whitburn (Constitutional), Scott, Annals, p.439; General, Scott, Annals, p.132; General, Scott, Annals, p.151; General, Scott, Annals, p.193; Small, History, Vol.2, p.233.

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SHEARER, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.313
Born at Forse, Caithness, 1835. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Swinton, Berwickshire, 1870. Was for many years clerk of the Free Church Synod of Merse and Teviotdale, and of the Presbytery of Duns and Chirnside.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Swinton, Berwickshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.74). He applied for a Colleague and Successor in 1908 and died in 1917.

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SHEPHERD, ANDREW, M.A.

 
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Born at Echt, 1855. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Chryston, 1881. Married, 1882, Jane Ann Rezin.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Chryston, Lanarkshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.206).

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SHEPHERD, GEORGE, M.A.

 
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Born in the parish of Fordyce, 1793. Studied at Marischal College, Aberdeen, and Divinity Halls, Aberdeen and Glasgow. While a student he taught in the parish school at Kingussie. Ordained, 1817, to the Mission Church at Fort William. Translated, 1818, to Laggan. Married, 1819, Catherine Robertson. Translated, 1825, to the united parishes of Kingussie and Insh. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Being the only outgoing minister in Upper Strathspey, the pastoral care of the Free Church congregations in that wide district devolved upon him. Translated, 1852, to Elgin, South. Died, 1853.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1817, Duncansburgh, FES, Vol.4, p.130; 1818, Laggan, FES, Vol.6, p.370; 1825, Kingussie, FES, Vol.6, p.365. In the Free Church, he served in Kingussie and Newtonmore, Inverness-shire; and South, Elgin, Moray.

Publications – by him
New Statistical Account, February, 1835, Kingussie, Vol.14, Inverness, p.63
Breadalbane Muniments: Additional Papers from the Taymouth Estate Office, Letters Accompanying Petitions to Parliament etc., 10th May, 1844, Presbyterian marriages, NRS GD112/74/826; Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Maynooth, 9 April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/171
He gave evidence before the Committee on Sites (Scotland) – see the Report of this Committee from Question 1635 on p.14 of Second Report

Publications – about him
George Shepherd, Kingussie, by Rev. P. W. Robertson, M.A., in Our Church Fathers: being Biographical Sketches of Disruption Fathers in and around the Presbytery of Elgin, p.45
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 1/9/1853, Minister of the South Free Church in Elgin residing in Elgin, Inventory, Elgin Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC26/39/7; Mutual Disposition with spouse, Catharine Shepherd, Elgin Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC26/38/7
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Shepherd Catherine, Mrs, 2/2/1872, alias Robertson widow of Reverend George Shepherd residing at Kingussie thereafter in Elgin, Inventory, Elgin Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC26/39/11; Testament and Codicil, Elgin Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC26/38/11
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 2, p.38
Andrew Rutherford, schoolmaster, Kingussie, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.176 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]

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SHEPHERD, HENRY GEORGE, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.313
Born at Dundee, 1849. Studied at the University, St. Andrews, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Cambuslang, 1877. Married, 1878, Margaret Mansfield Robertson.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Cambuslang, Glasgow. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.180, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1920.

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SHERWOOD, GEORGE, M.A.

 
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Born at Perth, 1825. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Sheuchan, Presbytery of Stranraer, 1852. Married, 1857, Agnes Tough. Became senior minister, 1892.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Sheuchan, Wigtownshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.121). He died in 1906.

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SHEWAN, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.314
Born, 1821. Studied at the New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at North Berwick, 1850. Became senior minister, 1880. Died, 1893.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was baptized on 27th January, 1822, in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, the son of Andrew Shewan, blacksmith, and Margaret Glegg. The family soon thereafter moved to Fetteresso, Kincardineshire.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, in 1845.

Ministry
He was elected to North Berwick, East Lothian, on 10th October, 1850, and ordained there on 12th December, 1850. James Davidson was ordained there as his colleague and successor about the end of 1886.

Death
He died on 7th May, 1893, in North Berwick, East Lothian, and was buried on 10th May, 1893, in The Abbey Kirk there, Plot 1, 163.

Family
There is no evidence that he ever married.

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 24/10/1893, F.C. Minister, North Berwick, d. 07/05/1893 at North Berwick, testate, Haddington Sheriff Court, NRS SC40/40/30

Sources
Gleig; Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, 16th December, 1850

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SHIACH, JAMES MACKISSACK, M.A.

 
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Born at Elgin, 1845. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Dunfermline, Abbey, 1870. Married, 1871, Katherine E. Spence; and, 1886, Mary J. Booth. Became senior minister, 1889. He acted for some time as convener of the Sabbath Alliance.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 19th January and baptized on 16th February, 1845, in Elgin, Moray, the son of James Shiach, dentist, and Isabella McKissack.

Education
He graduated M.A. from Aberdeen University in 1864.

Marriage
He married:

(1) Katherine Easton Spence on 6th July, 1871, in St Nicholas, Aberdeen. She was baptized on 4th May, 1846, in St Nicholas, Aberdeen, the daughter of Alexander Spence, Free Church minister, and Janet Simpson Gibb. As well as her father, her grand-father William Spence was a minister (see FES, Vol.6, p.127), and her brother, Alexander Easton Spence, was a Free Church minister; and her sister Mary Jane Spence married Robert Urquhart, a Free Church minister.

(2) Mary Jane Booth in 1886 in Old Machar, Aberdeen. She was born on 28th October, 1833, and baptized on 28th May, 1834, in Old Machar, Aberdeen, the daughter of Alexander Allan Booth, jeweller, and Jane Spence. This means that his second wife was a first cousin of his first wife: Jane Spence, the mother of Mary Jane Booth was a sister of Alexander Spence, the father of Katherine Easton Spence.

Ministry
He was ordained in Abbey, Dunfermline, Fife, on 18th May, 1870. In 1889 he resigned his charge on account of ill health. In 1894, he was secretary of the Scottish Sabbath Alliance.

Death
He lived latterly at “Innesforth”, Newmills, Fife. He died on 30th December, 1923, in Culross, Fife. His first wife died in 1885 in Dunfermline, Fife. His second wife died on 21st February, 1906, in Portobello, Edinburgh, her address then being 7 Duddingston Crescent, Portobello.

Family
He had issue including, by his first wife:

(1) James Alexander Shiach born on 13th April, 1872, in Dunfermline, Fife. A James Alexander Shiach, born about 1872, died in 1940 in Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire.

(2) Janet Isabella Shiach on 4th December, 1873, in Dunfermline, Fife. She died there in 1878.

(3) Katherine Mary Shiach born in 1875 in Dunfermline, Fife.

(4) Easton Spence Shiach born about 1880 in Dunfermline, Fife. There was a person of this name who married Isabel and had a family in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He died in 1958.

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 20/2/1924, “Innesforth”, Newmills, d. 30/12/1923 at Newmills, testate, Cupar Sheriff Court, NRS SC20/50/111; Cupar Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC20/56/24
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Shiach or Booth, Mary Jane, 17/4/1906, wife of Revd James MacKissack Shiach, 7 Duddingston Crescent, Portobello, d. 21/02/1906 at Portobello, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/455

Sources
Winnipegfreepress; Myheritage; Glasgow Herald, 19th May, 1870; Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 7th February, 1894

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SHIERS, GEORGE

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.314
Born in Lanarkshire. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Makerstoun, Roxburghshire, 1896.

Supplementary Information
George Shier

Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Makerstoun, Roxburghshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.79). Thereafter he served in Garngad, Glasgow, from 1918 (FUFC, p.221, where a short biography is given).

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SHILLINGLAW, JOSEPH, B.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.314
Born in Lanarkshire. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Old Machar, Aberdeen, 1900.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Old Machar, Aberdeen. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.416). Thereafter he served in St Stephen’s, Perth, from 1915 (FUFC, p.336, where a short biography is given).

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SHIREFFS, JOHN MILNE

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.314
Born at Belhelvie, 1837. After studying for a short time at Aberdeen Mr. Shireffs became a teacher at Fordoun, and afterwards in Herefordshire. He finished his arts course in the University, Edinburgh, and studied theology in the New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Towie, 1867. Married, the same year, Elspeth Adam. Translated, 1878, to Martyrs’ Church, Lochgilphead. Died, 1887.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born about 1837 in Belhelvie, Aberdeenshire. He seems to have been brought up there by John Milne, shoemaker, and his wife, Catherine Sherriffs, and in 1851 he is described as a nephew to them. His surname is spelt Shirreffs in both his marriage and death records on Scotland’s People Index.

Education
He attended Aberdeen Grammar School. He attended firstly Aberdeen and later Edinburgh Universities and was a teacher between these two spells at University. More specifically, he matriculated at Marischal College, Aberdeen, in 1857 and did one session there. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1863-67.

Marriage
He married Elspeth Adam in 1867 in Fettercairn, Kincardineshire. She was baptized on 26th December, 1847, in Birse, Aberdeenshire, the daughter of James Adam, saw-miller, and Isabel Harper.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Edinburgh on 31st July, 1867, He was ordained in Towie and Cushnie, Aberdeenshire, later that year; and translated to Lochgilphead, Argyll, as colleague and successor to Charles Neilson McCaig on 16th May, 1878.

Death
He died on 12th September, 1887, at the home of relatives in Mount Vernon, Glasgow. His wife died in 1932 in Hillhead, Glasgow.

Family
There is no evidence that they had any issue.

Publication – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: John Milne Shirreffs.

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SHOOLBRAID, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.314
Born at Kennoway, 1796. Studied at the University, St. Andrews, and Divinity Hall, United Associate Synod. Ordained, 1824, at Lochwinnoch. Resigned, 1841. Admitted to the Free Church, 1845. Settled at Mortlach, 1846. Became senior minister, 1874. Died, 1875.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 9th and baptized on 11th December, 1796, in Kennoway, Fife, the son of John Shoolbraid, wright, and Margaret Maxwell.

Education
He matriculated at Glasgow University, 1815; and at United College, St Andrews, Fife, 1817-18. He studied in the Secession Hall.

Marriage
He married Janet Forsyth Cormie on 6th June, 1825, in Elgin, Moray. She was born on 22nd April and baptized on 4th May, 1801, in Elgin, Moray, the daughter of David Cormie, Baillie of Lochwinnoch and merchant, and Jean Morison.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Secession Church in 1823 and was settled in the Secession Church in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire, the following year (see Small, History, Vol.2, p.539. In 1841 he resigned his charge on health grounds and settled in Elgin, Moray. On 12th November, 1844, he asked the Presbytery of the United Secession Church for a ministerial certificate as he wished to withdraw from the church. He identified himself with the Free Church and was settled in Mortlach, Banffshire, on 7th July, 1846. William Robertson Nicoll was ordained there as his colleague and successor in 1874.

Death
He died on 17th February, 1875, in Drainie, Moray. His wife died in 1870 in Mortlach, Banffshire.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Jane Shoolbraid baptized on 3rd November, 1827, in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire. She died on 12th May, 1850, in Elgin, Moray.

(2) Margaret Shoolbraid baptized on 4th July, 1830, in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire. She died on 9th January, 1914, in Drainie, Moray.

(3) John Shoolbraid born on 4th June, 1832, in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire. He graduated M.D. from Aberdeen University in 1853 and gained his M.R.C.S. Eng. Qualification the same year. He settled in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, and was appointed later as Medical Officer of Health there. He married (i) Mary Margaret Payne on 24th October, 1861, in Southampton, Hampshire, England; and (ii) Ellen Heading Price on 9th January, 1868, in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. He died in the 3rd quarter of 1901 in Farnham, Surrey, England.

(4) David Shoolbraid born on 2nd August, 1834, in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire. He studied in Aberdeen University. He seems to have been a ship’s doctor. He died on 30th June, 1868.

(5) Georgina Shoolbraid born on 4th December, 1838, in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire. She died on 15th April, 1895, in Drainie, Moray.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: John Shoolbraid
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 27/4/1875, Minister of the Gospel at Dufftown, Holograph Last Will and Testament, Elgin Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC26/38/12
Reference from the Free Presbytery of Aberlour and Elgin, in the case of the Rev. John Shoolbraid’s application for admission into the Free Church, Edinburgh, printed by John Greig, 1845?
28th March, 1838, Eighth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.280 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

Sources
The British Medical Journal, 7th September, 1901, p.654; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 11th June, 1825, p.376; The Aberdeen Journal, 4th December, 1844

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SIDDIE, THOMAS, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.314
Born at Edinburgh, 1842. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Braemar, 1871. Married, 1882, Marianne A. Cunyinghame.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Braemar, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.429, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1902 and died in 1921.

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SIEVEWRIGHT, JAMES, D.D. (Glasgow)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.314
Born in Aberdeenshire, 1783. Studied at Marischal College, Aberdeen. Ordained, 1815, minister at Gateshead. Married, the same year, Jessie Mellis. Translated to Markinch, Fife, 1818. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. In 1847 Dr. Sievewright was Moderator of the General Assembly. Died, 1852.

Publications.—Memoir of Dr. Stewart of the Canongate, Edinburgh. Thoughts on Sanctification. A Protester’s Apology for Quitting the Established Church. Sermons. Posthumous.—Memorials of a Ministry.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1815, Gateshead, FES, Vol.7, p.479; 1818, Markinch, FES, Vol.5, p.114; Small, History, Vol.2, p.402. In the Free Church, he served in Markinch, Fife.

Family
Lorimer Mellis Blaikie Tree.

Publications – by him
The faithful not afraid to die, a sermon, preached in the parish church of Markinch, on Sunday, January 16, 1831, Edinburgh, William Oliphant, 1831
New Statistical Account, June, 1840, Markinch, Vol.9, Fife, p.655; Free Church Pulpit, Vol.1, p.1, The freedom of gospel worship from local circumstances and national peculiarities asserted, John 4:24
Breadalbane Muniments: Additional Papers from the Taymouth Estate Office, Letters Accompanying Petitions to Parliament etc., 18 April, 1844, Dissenters’ chapel trusts, NRS GD112/74/825
The serious consideration of man’s mortality enforced, a sermon preached at Portmoak Free Church, and published by request of the deacon’s court, Edinburgh, Johnstone and Hunter, 1847
The Scottish Christian Herald, Vol.1, p.81, Why are Christians Averse to Recognise their own Christianity?; p.126, A Letter to a Lady under Concern for Salvation

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Sievewright Jessie, 26/5/1865, alias Mellis, residing in Trinity, near Edinburgh. widow of Reverend Doctor James Sievewright, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/98
Memorials of a ministry, being extracts from the unpublished writings of the late James Sieveright, with an introduction, containing a brief sketch of the author, Edinburgh, William P. Kennedy, 1856
Duncan Stewart, schoolmaster, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.144 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 3, p.8; Appendix 1, Table 6, p.4; Appendix 2, p.12; Appendix 2, p.13 and Appendix 2, p.15
12th December, 1837, Sixth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.454 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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SIM, GUSTAVUS AIRD

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.314
Born at Ardullia, Foulis, in Ross-shire. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. After licence Mr. Sim acted as assistant to Dr. Wisely at Malta. On the retirement of the latter he was ordained minister at Malta, 1896. Appointed chaplain to H.M. Fleet at Malta.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.527). He retired in 1920. Thereafter he served in Kirkurd from 1921 (FUFC, p.57); and in Ochiltree from 1929 (FUFC, p.130, where a short biography is given).

Family
Bayne Tree.

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SIM, WILLIAM ALEXANDER

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.314
Born at Scotsburn, Kilmuir, 1858. Studied at the University, St. Andrews, and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at St. Stephen’s, Edinburgh, 1887. Married, 1888, Beatrice Maclaren. Translated, 1890, to Sale English Presbyterian Church, Manchester. Subsequently went abroad.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 25th August, 1858, in Logie Easter, Ross and Cromarty, the son of Henry Sim, farmer in Scotsburn there, and Helen Montgomery Ross. For family connections, see the Bayne Tree.

Education
He studied at St Andrews, Fife: at United College, , 1879-83; and at St Mary’s College 1882-83. He was the Grant Bursar in 1880 and was awarded the Rector’s Essay Prize 1882-83.

Marriage
He was married to Beatrice Maclaren on 25th January, 1888, in Bonar Bridge, Sutherland, by Gustavus Aird. She was born on 1st July, 1859, in Fort William, Inverness-shire, the daughter of Daniel Stewart Maclaren, banker and procurator fiscal, and Marion Dudgeon Syme.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Dornoch in June, 1887. He was elected to Ferryhill, Aberdeen, but chose rather St. Stephen’s, Edinburgh, where he was ordained on 15th December, 1887, as colleague and successor to Edward Anderson Thomson.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Marion Dudgeon Sim born on 5th April, 1889, at 85 Great King Street, Edinburgh.

Source
The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 16 December, 1887, p.6

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SIMPSON, ALEXANDER, B.A., B.Sc., F.G.S.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.315
Born at Glasgow, 1841. Studied at the University, Glasgow, and Free Church Normal School, studying for the teaching profession. Graduated at University, London, with honours. Studied at the Free Church College, Aberdeen, and taught in Free Church School, Rothiemay; also in Parochial School, Dyce. Ordained at Torry, 1879. Married, 1867, Eliza Roger Campbell. Translated to Cuninghame Free Church, Glasgow, 1885.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Torry, Aberdeen; and Cuninghame, Glasgow. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.218, where a short biography is given). He died in 1915.

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SIMPSON, DAVID, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.315
Born at Findhorn, 1795. Studied at Marischal College, Aberdeen. Ordained, 1823, at Burghead. Married, 1825, Jane Kinnaird. Translated to Trinity Church, Aberdeen, 1825. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Became senior minister, 1864. Died the same year.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1823, Burghead, FES, Vol.6, p.381; 1825, Trinity, Aberdeen, FES, Vol.6, p.33. In the Free Church, he served in Trinity, Aberdeen.

Family
His nephew, William Kinnaird Mitchell, wrote his memoir. For some family connections, see the Shaw Tree.

Publications
See separate document here.

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SIMPSON, DAVID

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.315
Born, 1818. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1846, at Dundonald. Retired, 1861. Died, 1899.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 26th November, 1818, in Redgorton, Perthshire, the son of James Simpson and Isabel Mather.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1843-46.

Ministry
He was ordained in Dundonald, Ayrshire, on 10th September, 1846.

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SIMPSON, DAVID

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.315
Born in County Down, 1826. Studied at the University, Edinburgh, and Hall of the Original Secession Church. Ordained at Brechin, 1851. Joined the Free Church, 1852. Translated to Laurencekirk, 1854. Married, 1861, Jane Thomas. Died, 1893, the last survivor of those who united with the Free Church in 1852.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 26th of February, 1826, in Bresagh, County Down, Ireland, the son of a farmer of Scottish extraction.

Education
He was brought up in the Original Secession Church. He attended local schools and at 12 years of age moved to Newtonards and became a druggist. Some years later, he studied at Edinburgh University and at the Secession Divinity Hall, under Professors McCrie and Laing. He was licensed by the Presbytery of Down and Derry on 6th November, 1849.

Marriage
He married Jane Thomas in 1861. She was a native of Ireland. In her death record, she is recorded as Jane Thomas, or Simpson, or McIntyre. From where the McIntyre surname came, we can say as yet.

Ministry
He was called to both Dollar, Clackmannanshire and Brechin, Angus. The Synod gave their judgement in favour of Brechin and he was ordained in the Secession Church there on 1st January, 1851. He joined the Free Church at the union in 1852 and was translated to Laurencekirk Free Church, Kincardineshire, on 29th June, 1854. During his long ministry there, he also gave some time to ministering at some of the stations of the Continental Committee.

Death
He died on 30th June, 1893, in Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire. His widow lived latterly at 19 India Street, Edinburgh, and died there on 1st October, 1896.

Family
He had issue:

(1) David Simpson born on 19th October, 1863, in Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire. He graduated M.A. from Aberdeen University in 1884. He married Margaret Turnbull Cameron in Newington, Edinburgh, in 1896. She was the daughter of James Cameron, a Free Church minister. He was a law agent, and at one time secretary of the Rosario electric Company, London, England.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: David Simpson
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 9/8/1893, F.C. Minister, Laurencekirk, County of Kincardine, d. 30/06/1893 at Laurencekirk aforesaid, testate, Stonehaven Sheriff Court, NRS SC5/41/34
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Simpson or Thomas or M’Intyre, Jane, 29/10/1896, 19 India Street, Edinburgh, widow of Rev. David Simpson, F.C. Minister, Laurencekirk, d. 01/10/1896 at Edinburgh, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/352; Will, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/292

Sources
Antiburgher, Student, Scott, Annals, p.588; 1850, Brechin (Antiburgher), Scott, Annals, p.275; General, Scott, Annals, p.194; Small, History, Vol.1, p.92.

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SIMPSON, JAMES, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.315
Born, 1814. Studied at the University, Glasgow. He signed the Probationers’ Resolutions, 1843. Ordained, 1844, at Abernethy, Perth. Died, 1856.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 8th and baptized on 15th January, 1815, in Airth, Stirlingshire, the son of John Simpson, farmer, and Ann Henry.

Education
He matriculated in Glasgow University in 1829 and graduated M.A. in 1834.

Ministry
In 1841 he was serving as assistant minister in Firth and Stenness, Orkney. “James Simpson, Firth, Orkney” was a name on the Roll of Probationers adhering to the Free Church. He was ordained in Abernethy, Perthshire, on 26th November, 1844.

Death
He died on 28th July, 1856, at the Free Church Manse, Abernethy, Perthshire.

Family
There is no evidence that he married.

Publication – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Maynooth endowment, 15th May, 1845, NRS GD112/51/194; Sunday trains, 24 May, 1845, NRS GD112/51/196

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 2/10/1856, minister of Free Church in Abernethy, in parish of Abernethy, Perth Sheriff Court, NRS SC49/31/62

Source
Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, 2nd August, 1856

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SIMPSON, JAMES

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.315
Born at Kirkliston, 1838. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Monquhitter, 1867. Married, 1871, Ann Barclay.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.449). He retired in 1904 and died in 1913.

Family
Barclay Tree.

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SIMPSON, JAMES, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.315
Born at Glasgow, 1844. Brother of Rev. A. Simpson, Glasgow. Studied at the University, Aberdeen. After teaching at Dallas, Mr. Simpson took his theological course in the Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Port William, 1889. Died, 1900. [Vol. 2 says he was still alive at the union.]

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 11th April, 1844, in Barony, Glasgow, the son of James Simpson, house carpenter, and Elizabeth Mathieson. As a teacher he served as an assistant in Millar’s Institute in Thurso, Caithness, and as school-master in Blacklew, Banffshire, and in Dallas, Moray.

Education
He graduated M.A. from Aberdeen University in 1875 and studied in the Free Church College there.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Forres. He served as an assistant at New Deer, Aberdeenshire, and at John Knox Church, Glasgow, before being ordained to the ministry on 14th February, 1889 in Port William, Wigtownshire. He was for a time Clerk of Presbytery.

Death
He died on 31st January, 1900, at 28 Myrtle Park, Crosshill, Glasgow, of a tumour. His usual residence was the Free Church Manse, Port William (Registration: 1900 560/ 52 Cathcart (Lanark)). He was buried in the Southern Necropolis in Glasgow.

Family
He never married.

Publicatiosn – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: James Simpson
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 10/4/1900, M.A., F.C. Minister, Port William, Wigtownshire, d. 31/01/1900 at Glasgow, testate, Wigtown Sheriff Court, NRS SC19/41/21

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SIMPSON, JAMES ANDERSON

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.315
Born at Cullen, 1843. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Bonnethill, Dundee, 1872. Married, 1874, Isabella Macpherson; and, 1891, Isabella Mary Stewart. Died, 1899.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 31st December, 1843, in Cullen, Banffshire, the son of James Simpson, master baker, and Agnes Anderson.

Education
He attended Cullen Grammar School, Banffshire. He studied at Aberdeen University and enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1865-68.

Marriage
He married:

(1) Isabella MacPherson on 30th June, 1874, at the bride’s home, Woodville Place, Dundee (Registration: 1874 282/4 217 St Andrew (Dundee)). She was born in Cullen, Banffshire, on 7th and baptized on 28th May, 1838, the daughter of Donald MacPherson, road contractor, and Christina Fraser. Her brother was John Macpherson, the minister of Hilltown, Dundee, to whom her husband had been assistant.

(2) Isabella Mary Stewarton 18th February, 1891, in St Mary, Dundee (Registration: 1891 282/2 55 St Mary). She was born about 1860 in East Prussia, the daughter of James Stewart, flax merchant, and Isabella Carmichael.

Ministry
He was converted in the 1859 revival under the preaching of Duncan Mathieson, a well known evangelist, and immediately began preaching himself, before being persuaded to study for the ministry. Having trained, he lost none of his evangelical enthusiasm. He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Fordyce on 16th June, 1869. He became assistant to John MacPherson, the minister of Hilltown Free Church, Dundee, and gathered a church – Bonnethill, Dundee, for which he had a building constructed, and over which he was ordained in 1872.

Death
He died at his manse in Dundee on 4th September, 1899. His first wife died in 1888 in Dundee. His second wife died in 1944 in Monifieth, Angus.

Family
There is no clear evidence that he had issue.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: James A. Simpson
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 24/10/1899, F.C. Minister, Dundee, d. 04/09/1899 at Dundee, testate, Dundee Sheriff Court, NRS SC45/31/5

Source
The Dundee Courier & Argus and Northern Warder, 3rd July, 1874

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SIMPSON, JAMES ROBERT

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.315
Born at Dublin, 1821. Studied at Queen’s College, Belfast, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Abbotshall, 1848. Became senior minister, 1858.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born about 1821 in Ireland.

Education
A James Simpson enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1845-47.

Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Abbotshall, Kirkcaldy, Fife. In 1871 he was living in London – a Presbyterian minister. In 1891 he was also in London – a clergyman of the Free Church of Scotland, retired.

Family
There is no evidence that he married.

Publication – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Against Mr Wortley’s marriage affinity bill, 19th July, 1850, NRS GD112/51/222

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SIMPSON, JAMES W., M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.315
Born at Brechin, 1820. Ordained at Glenisla, Forfarshire, 1850. Married, 1851, Mary Anne Clark. Died, 1866.

Supplementary Information
James Wilson Simpson

Background
He was born on 7th and baptized on 12th May, 1821, in Farnell, Angus, the son of John Simpson, blacksmith, and Anne Johnstone.

Education
He matriculated at King’s College, Aberdeen, in 1837 and graduated M.A. in March, 1841.

Marriage
He married Mary Ann Clark on 11th November, 1851, in Brechin, Angus; the marriage also being registered in Glenisla, Angus. She was born (or baptised) on 20th August, 1814, in Montrose, Angus, the daughter of James Clark, farm grieve, and Catherine Moir.

Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Glenisla, Angus.

Death
He died on 22nd July, 1886, at the Free Church Manse, Glenisla, Angus. His wife died on 12th February, 1904, at Islabank, Glenisla, Angus (Registration: 1904 290/ 1 Glenisla).

Family
There is no sign that they had issue.

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Simpson James Wilson, 6/9/1886, F.C. Minister, Glenisla, d. 22/07/1886 at Glenisla, testate, Forfar Sheriff Court, NRS SC47/40/53
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Simpson or Clark, Mary Ann, 14/3/1904, Islabank Cottage, Glenisla, Forfarshire, widow, d. 12/02/1904 at Glenisla, testate, Forfar Sheriff Court, NRS SC47/40/72; Forfar Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC47/43/5

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SIMPSON, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.315
Born at Musselburgh, 1828. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Loanhead, 1858. Married, 1861, Eliza Newbigging. Translated to Roxburgh Church, Edinburgh, 1863 [Vol. 2 under Roxburgh says he was translated 1862.]. Died. 1872.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 4th September, 1828, in Musselburgh, Midlothian, the son of George Simpson, architect, and Agnes Millar.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1850-54.

Marriage
He married Eliza Newbigging on 10th July, 1861, at Spittal, Penicuik, Midlothian (Registration: 1861 697/ 8 Penicuik). She was born on 3rd September, and baptized on 30th October, 1836, in St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. She was the daughter of Robert Newbigging, farmer, of Bellspool, Peebles-shire, and Mary Jackson.

Ministry
He served for a time in Carlops and then, from April, 1856, in Loanhead, Midlothian, till he was ordained there in October, 1858. He was translated to Roxburgh, Edinburgh, on 25th June, 1863.

Death
He died on 6th April, 1872, in Newington, Edinburgh.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) John Simpson born on 2nd May, 1862, at Hawthorn Villa, Lasswade, Midlothian.

(2) Alexander Tweedie Simpson born on 8th February, 1865, in St Giles, Edinburgh. He was a medical practitioner. He died on 30th October, 1940, in Leicester, England.

(3) Robert George Simpson born on 28th May, 1869, in Newington, Edinburgh.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: John Simpson
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 13/5/1872, Minister of Bonburgh Free Church in Edinburgh, residing in Edinburgh, husband to Eliza Newbigging Simpson, Inventory, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/157; Deed of S, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/139

Sources
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 14 FEBRUARY, 1941, p.935; Dundee Courier and Daily Argus, 13th July, 1861, p.1; The Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, 6th May, 1862

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SIMPSON, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.316
Born at Campbell, Ross-shire. 1839. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Polmont, 1868. Married, the same year, Janet L. Gentle. Died, 1873.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 23rd March, 1840, in Fossoway and Tulliebole, Kinross, the son of Alexander Simpson, agricultural labourer, and Janet Morgan. They lived at Carnbo, there.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1861-65.

Marriage
He married Janet Lyell Gentle on 14th October, 1868, in Edinburgh. She was born on 26th May, 1839, in Fossoway and Tulliebole, Kinross-shire, the daughter of William Gentle, school master, and Janet Dowie.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Kinross, on 31st October, 1865. He was ordained in Polmont, Stirlingshire, on 18th February, 1868.

Death
He died in 1873 in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire. His wife died in 1917 in Boroughmuirhead, Edinburgh.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Alexander Morgan Simpson born on 24th September, 1869, in Polmont, Stirlingshire. He married Annie Cecile Lorimer in 1902 in Moffat, Dumfries-shire. He was an Edinburgh solicitor, who founded a practice in Moffat. He died in 1937 in Morningside, Edinburgh. There is a memorial stone in Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh.

(2) Jessie Dowie Simpson born on 17th February, 1871, in Polmont, Stirlingshire. She died in 1952 in Newington, Edinburgh.

(3) Jane Ann Simpson born on 2nd September 1872, in Polmont, Stirlingshire.

(4) John William Simpson born on 2nd September, 1872, in Polmont, Stirlingshire. He married Margaret Lockhart Mitchell in 1912 in Campbeltown, Argyll. He died in 1921 in St Andrew, Edinburgh. There is a memorial stone in Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh.

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 6/12/1875, Free Church clergyman in Polmont, died at Morningside in Edinburgh, spouse of Jane Lyell Gentle, Inventory, Stirling Sheriff Court, NRS SC67/36/66

Sources
Gravestonephotos; Am-simpson

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SIMPSON, JOHN, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.316
Born in Lanarkshire. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Blair Atholl, 1899. Married, the same year, Jane Mackenzie.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Blair Atholl and Struan, Perthshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.317). Thereafter he served in Woodstock, Presbytery of Cape Town from 1902, and in Salisbury, Presbytery of Rhodesia from 1908. He was Presbyterian Chaplain in Salisbury 1914-1915. Thereafter there were some short term ministries. Finally, he served in Scotstoun, Glasgow, from 1916 (FUFC, p.251, where a short biography is given).

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SIMPSON, PATRICK CARNEGIE, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.316
Born at Belfast, Victoria. Son of Rev. P. Simpson. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Married, 1894, Agnes Schmalz. Ordained at Wallington, Surrey, 1895. Translated to Renfield Church, Glasgow, 1899.

Publication.—The Fact of Christ.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 20th November, 1884 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.237). In the Free Church, he served in Renfield, Glasgow. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.243, where a short biography is given). Thereafter he served in Egremont, Liverpool, from 1921.

Family
Calder Mackintosh Tree.

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SIMPSON, ROBERT, D.D. (King’s College, Aberdeen)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.316
Born at Brechin, 1791. Studied at King’s College, Aberdeen, Divinity Halls, Aberdeen and Edinburgh. Became assistant at both the East and West Churches, Aberdeen. Subsequently was headmaster of Gordon’s Hospital, and Murray Lecturer in King’s College, Aberdeen. Appointed, 1831, Joint-Professor of Hebrew in Marischal College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Kintore, 1833. Married, the same year, Harriet Mary Brown. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Was clerk of the Free Synod of Aberdeen. Became senior minister, 1866. Died, 1870.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1832, Professor, King’s College, FES, Vol.7, p.376; 1833, Kintore, FES, Vol.6, p.170; FES, Vol.8, p.568. In the Free Church, he served in Kintore. Aberdeenshire.

Family
Balfour Tree.

Publications – by him
New Statistical Account, May, 1842, Kintore, Vol.12, p.655
The Scottish Christian Herald, Vol.1, p.217, Discourse, Galatians 6:9; p.645, On the Theology of the Hebrews; Vol.2, Hebrew Gleanings, pp. 117, 326, 725, Vol.3, p.134, 134, 372, 422 and 2nd series, Vol.1, p.406, 406; On the Transmission of the Old Testament Scriptures from the Time of Ezra to the Commencement of the Christian Era, pp. 365, 382, 397, 406; 2nd series, Vol.2, The Influence of True Religion the only Effective Agent in the cause of Popular Education, 1, pp. 369 and 385
He contributed to the Disruption Manuscripts. His work is used in Thomas Brown’s, Annals of the Disruption – see footnotes 140; 253 ; 344 and 454 . (Note these links take you to the end of the quote.)

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Robert Simpson
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 31/10/1870, Minister of the Free Church of Scotland at Kintore, T. Misc. Papers incl. Harriet Brown 31/10/1870 S, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/67; T. Misc. Papers incl. Harriet Brown 31/10/1870 S, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/66
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Simpson or Brown, Harriet, 29/4/1886, Wife of the Rev. & Dr Robert Simpson at Kintore, Will, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/97; 11 Westfield Terrace, Aberdeen, widow, d. 09/02/1886 at Aberdeen, testate, mother of eldest son William Laurence Simpson at present in New Zealand, etc., Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/98; 2/10/1889, Extract Additional Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/108
Answers for the Free Synod of Aberdeen, Edinburgh, John Greig & Son, 1854
John Brotchie, schoolmaster, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.21 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 2, p.34

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SIMPSON, ROBERT STEPHENSON, M.A., D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.316
Born at Belfast, Victoria, 1861. Son of Rev. P. Simpson and brother of Dr. P. C. Simpson. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Was assistant to the Professor of Logic and Metaphysics. Ordained at Turriff, 1890. Married, the same year, Alexandra Mackintosh. Translated to Edinburgh, High, 1896.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Turriff, Aberdeenshire; and High, Edinburgh. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.11, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1923 and died in 1926.

Family
Calder Mackintosh Tree.

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SIMPSON, WILLIAM, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.316
Born at Dundee, 1786. Ordained at Arbroath, 1813. Translated to Dairsie, and thereafter to Leith Wynd, Edinburgh, 1824. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. After the Disruption Mr. Simpson retired from active work. Died, 1858.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1824, Leith Wynd, FES, Vol.1, p.185. In the Free Church, he served in Tron, Edinburgh.

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 21/5/1858, Minister of Free Church of Scotland, residing in Edinburgh, Inventory, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/97; Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/58
First Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, Appendix 2, p.152 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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SIMPSON, WILLIAM, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.316
Born at Maryhill, 1866. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Penpont, West, 1893.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Penpont—West, Dumfries-shire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.107). Thereafter he served in Renwick, Glasgow, from 1901 (FUFC, p.244); and in Finnieston, Glasgow, from 1915 (FUFC, p.220, where a short biography is given).

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SIMPSON, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.316
Born in Midlothian. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Ratho, 1899.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Ratho and Kirknewton, Midlothian. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.34). Thereafter he served in Johnstone, Trinity, from 1904 (FUFC, p.166).

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SIMSON, DAVID

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.316
Born at Tulliallan, 1801. Studied at the University, Edinburgh, and Divinity Hall, Aberdeen. Ordained at Oyne, 1839. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Died, 1871.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1839, Oyne, FES, Vol.6, p.179. In the Free Church, he served in Oyne, Aberdeenshire.

Publication – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Against Maynooth endowment, 24th April, 1845 NRS GD112/51/183; Sites, 8th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/208

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: David Simson
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 4/4/1871, Minister of the Free Church at Oyne, T. 04/04/1871 NRS SC1/37/67/p805, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/6; Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/6
New Statistical Account, May, 1842, Oyne, Vol.12, p.634
Toleration in the parish of Oyne, or, An abstract of the correspondence on a site for a Free Church in that parish, Graham Speirs, Aberdeen, Davidson, 1846

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SIMSON, HENRY

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.316
Born at Tulliallan, 1788. Ordained at Chapel of Garioch, 1817. Married, 1824, Mary Shepherd. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Died, 1850.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1817, Chapel of Garioch, FES, Vol.6, p.152. In the Free Church, he served in Chapel of Garioch, Aberdeenshire.

Publications – by him
New Statistical Account, August, 1841, Chapel of Garioch, Vol.12, p.560
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Against Maynooth grant, 28th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/186; Maynooth endowment, 6th May, 1845, NRS GD112/51/191; Sites, 16th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/213

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 11/12/1850, Minister of Free Church of Scotland at Chapel of Garioch, T. 11/12/1850 NRS SC1/37/27/p1767, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/27; Extract Testamentary Writing, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/27; 6/4/1852, Additional Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/30
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Simson alias Shepherd, Mary, 8/3/1871, Mrs, residing at No.14 India Street in Edinburgh, relict of Rev. Henry Simson, Minister of Garioch in Aberdeenshire, Inventory, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/152
William Smith, schoolmaster, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.15 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 7, p.54
27th September, 1836, Fifth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.292 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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SINCLAIR, ALLAN, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.316
Born at Glenmoriston, 1821. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and Divinity Hall, Edinburgh. Ordained at Kenmore, 1846. Married, 1852, Sarah Fraser. Died, 1888.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 9th March, 1821, in Glenmoriston, Inverness-shire, the son of Robert Sinclair, farmer, and Mary McDonald. For some family connections, see the Shaw Tree.

Education
His father moved to Glenurquhart, Inverness-shire, and it was the parish school there that he attended. Later he attended Elgin Academy, Moray. He matriculated at King’s College, Aberdeen, in 1837 and graduated M.A. in 1842. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1843-45.

Marriage
He married Sarah Emily Fraser on 1st February, 1852, in Dunoon and Kilmun, Argyll. She was born about 1826 in New Jersey, USA. Everything seems to indicate that she was the daughter of Alexander Garden Fraser, clergyman, and Frances Webb. She was therefore the sister of Alexander Garden Fraser, a Free Church minister.

Ministry
He was ordained in Kenmore, Perthshire, on 19th March, 1846. He translated religious literature into Gaelic and Gaelic poetry into English and he was a candidate for the Chair of Celtic at Edinburgh University in 1882.

Death
He died on 8th June, 1888, at the Free Church Manse, Kenmore, Perthshire. His wife died on 25th February, 1915, at Govanlea, Saughton Row, Corstorphine, Edinburgh (Registration: 1915 678/ 16 Corstorphine). She was buried in Kenmore on 1st March.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Robert Hamilton Sinclair born on 19th February and baptized on 27th March, 1853, in Kenmore, Perthshire. He graduated M.A. from Aberdeen University in 1874. He was in the Ceylon Civil Service. He drowned while bathing in the Lake of Kandy, Ceylon, on 27th April, 1886.

(2) John Campbell Sinclair born on 20th June, 1856, in Kenmore, Perthshire. He died there the following year.

(3) Fanny Maria Sinclair born on 12th April, 1858, in Kenmore, Perthshire. She died there that same year.

(4) Alexander Garden Sinclair born on 20th April, 1859, in Kenmore, Perthshire. He was studying at Aberdeen University but gave up his studies there to pursue art in Edinburgh. He became a painter. He married Louisa Hope Stevenson on 17th October, 1905, in Cramond, Edinburgh. He died on 12th June, 1930, at 18 Ann Street, Edinburgh. There is a memorial in Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh.

(5) Caroline Flora Fraser Sinclair born on 25th March, 1861, in Kenmore, Perthshire.

(6) Mary Francis Sinclair born on 5th September, 1863, in Kenmore, Perthshire.

(7) Allan John Leslie Sinclair born on 6th July, 1865, in Kenmore, Perthshire. He died in 1952 in Dumfries.

(8) George Edward Sinclair born on 2nd February, 1867, in Kenmore, Perthshire. He died there later that month.

(9) Arthur Henry Havens Sinclair born on 3rd February, 1868, in Kenmore, Perthshire. He married Mabel Kennedy Tod in 1898 in Newington, Edinburgh. He was an ophthalmic surgeon. He died in 1962 in Haymarket, Edinburgh.

Publications – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Sites, 18th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/214
Gaelic: Iomradh air beatha agus ministreileachd an Urramaich Robert Murray McCheyne, maille ri litrichean, searmoinean, agus laoidhean, [An account of the life and ministry of the Rev. Robert Murray McCheyne, by Andrew Alexander Bonar], Perth, 1865
Reminiscences of the life and labours of Dugald Buchanan, formerly teacher and evangelist at Rannock, Perthshire, with his Spiritual songs, and an English version of them, Edinburgh, Maclachlan & Stewart, 1885
Reminiscences, historical and traditional of the Grants of Glenmoriston, with selections from the songs and elegies of their bards, Edinburgh, Maclachlan & Stewart, 1887
He contributed to the Disruption Manuscripts. His work is used in Thomas Brown’s, Annals of the Disruption – see footnotes 622; 629; 919. (Note these links take you to the end of the quote.)

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 7/9/1888, F.C. Minister, Kenmore, d. 08/06/1888 at the Free Church Manse, Kenmore, intestate, Perth Sheriff Court, NRS SC49/31/133

Sources
The Free Church of Scotland Monthly, September 1, 1888, Obituary; Gravestonephotos; Fivenine; Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 4th December, 1882; The Dundee Courier & Argus, 19th February, 1867; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 27th February, 1915, p.16

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SINCLAIR, ARCHIBALD

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.317
Ordained at Walls and Sandness, Shetland, 1833. Resigned, 1840, and became morning lecturer in Edinburgh. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. After the Disruption Mr. Sinclair went for a few years to Canada, and for a short time laboured in Shetland; finally he returned to Edinburgh, and died there, 1867. Married Jessie Gifford.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1833, Walls, FES, Vol.7, p.318; 1847, Newfoundland, FES, Vol.7, p.660

This says that he was minister in charge of St Andrew’s, Newfoundland, in 1847-48.

He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 6th April, 1833 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.184).

Family
His two brothers, David Sinclair and William Sinclair, were both Free Church ministers.

Publication – by him
New Statistical Account, May, 1841, Walls, Vol.15, Shetland, p.19

Publications – about him
John Rannie, schoolmaster, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.234 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
2nd Auguat, 1838, Eighth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.562 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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SINCLAIR, COLIN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.317
Born at Melvich, Sutherlandshire, 1828. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Aberdeen, Gaelic, 1857. Married, 1858, Catherine Finlayson. Translated to Invergordon, 1862.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in St. Columba’s, Spring Gardens, Aberdeen; and Invergordon, Ross and Cromarty. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.483, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1900 and died in 1905.

Family
He had a sister Barbara Sinclair. She probably married John MacDonald, a Free Church minister. Another sister Mary Innes Sinclair married Thomas Fraser, a Free Church minister. His daughter Jane Sinclair married Alexander Miller.

His wife Catherine Finlayson was the daughter of Robert Finlayson, a Free Church minister.

His daughter Lillias Finlayson Sinclair married successively John Falconer and William MacDonald, both Free Church ministers.

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 9/9/1905, Rev. Invergordon, The Cottage, Melvich, Sutherlandshire, d. 23/03/1905 at Edinburgh, testate, Dornoch Sheriff Court, NRS SC9/36/10
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Sinclair or Finlayson, Catherine, 9/7/1909, The Cottage, Melvich, Sutherlandshire, widow of Rev. Colin, Sinclair, U.F. Church, Invergordon, d. 13/03/1909 at Melvich, testate, Dornoch Sheriff Court, NRS SC9/36/11

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SINCLAIR, COLIN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.317
Born at Portskina, Sutherlandshire, 1852. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Lybster, 1882. Married, 1883, Christina Anderson. Translated to Kirkhill, 1885. Resigned, 1897, and went to Canada.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 5th September, 1852, in Portskerra, Strathy, Sutherland, the son of William Sinclair, carpenter or fish-curer, and Jane Munro.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1877-81.

Marriage
He married Christina Anderson on 11th April, 1883, at 6 Melville Street, Edinburgh (Registration: 1883 685/1 120 St George). She was born on 22nd January, 1857, in Fortingall, Perthshire, the daughter of James Anderson, farmer, and Elizabeth Fisher.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Tain on 16th May, 1881. He was ordained in Lybster, Caithness. He was elected to the Greenock Gaelic congregation in March, 1885, but decided in favour of a translation to Kirkhill, Inverness-shire, to which he had been elected on 23rd March, 1885. He was inducted there on 19th May that year. By 1901 he was a Presbyterian minister in Bruce West, Ontario, Canada.

Death
He died before 1911.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) William Alexander Sinclair born on 21st March, 1884, in Latheron, Caithness.

(2) Elizabeth Fisher Sinclair born on 26th August, 1885, in Kirkhill, Inverness-shire. She died in 1976.

(3) James Leonard A. Sinclair born on 11th April, 1887, in Kirkhill, Inverness-shire.

(4) Donald Alexander Sinclair born on 8th January, 1889, in Kirkhill, Inverness-shire. He married Elsie Jane Gertrude Blake on 26th April, 1921, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was then a clerk, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

(5) Peter (Patrick) Alexander Sinclair born on 21st June, 1890, in Kirkhill, Inverness-shire. He married Ida Florence Mulholland on 24th September, 1913, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

(6) George F. Sinclair born on 12th July, 1895, in Canada.

(7) Robert C. Sinclair born on 9th February, 1900, in Canada.

Sources
Genealogy; Rootsweb; Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 20th May, 1885

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SINCLAIR, DAVID

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.317
Licensed by the Presbytery of Edinburgh in 1847. Ordained missionary to Calcutta, 1848. Married, the same year, Ann Clark. Died, 1852.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 21st March, 1822, in Edinburgh, the son of Malcolm Sinclair, cabinet maker, and Mary Steel. His two brothers Archibald Sinclair and William Sinclair were both Free Church ministers.

Education
He was surely the David Sinclair who studied in New College, Edinburgh, 1843-1847.

Marriage
He married Anne Clark on 24th August, 1848, in St Cuthbert’s, Edinburgh. She was born (or baptised) on 16th October, 1825, in Edinburgh, the daughter of Daniel Clark, merchant, and Mary Kinnear.

Ministry
He was ordained as a missionary to India on 6th June, 1848, in Free St George’s, Edinburgh, Rev. W.K. Tweedie being the presiding minister

Death
He died on 29th December, 1852, in Calcutta, India, at the age of 30 years and nine months. His widow thereafter married David Anderson, engineer, with whom she had a daughter Margaret Helen Anderson. Anne Clerk or Sinclair or Anderson died on 30th April, 1903, at 35 East Claremont Street, Edinburgh (Registration: 1903 685/2 207 St Andrew (Edinburgh)).

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Malcolm Edward Sinclair born about 1850 in India. He married Flora McFadyen on 5th October, 1882, in Glasgow. He was then in command of S.S. Sandringham.

(2) Mary Sinclair born about 1852 in India. She died on 29th June, 1919, at 19 East Claremont Street, Edinburgh. She was buried at Preston Street Burying Ground on 3rd July, 1919.

Sources
Archive; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 7th June, 1848, p.3; 23rd February, 1853, p.2; 2nd July, 1919, p.12 ; The Dundee Courier & Argus, 9th October, 1882

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SINCLAIR, GEORGE

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.317
Born at Dunbeath, Caithness, 1855. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1885, at Broxburn. Married, 1886, Louisa Agnes Griffin. Translated, 1899, to Queen’s Cross, Glasgow.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Broxburn, West Lothian; and Queen’s Cross, Glasgow. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.242). Thereafter he served in Dunbar Erskine from 1913 (FUFC, p.62); and in Dunbar (after local union) from 1917 (FUFC, p.62, where a short biography is given).

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SINCLAIR, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.317
Born at Brabster, Canisbay, 1801. Studied at the University, Aberdeen. Ordained, 1837, to the Mission charge at Bruan. Received as a minister of the Free Church at the Disruption. Married Dorothea Wilson. Died, August 1843.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 21st and baptized on 30th August, 1801, in Canisbay, Caithness, the son of John Sinclair and Ann Couper. He was for a time assistant teacher in the parish school of Bower. Then he ran his own school in Thurso, Caithness; and South Ronaldshay, Orkney. He was then appointed to the parish school of Latheron, Caithness.

Education
He may have been the John Sinclair from Caithness who matriculated in King’s College, Aberdeen in 1822 and eventually graduated M.A. in March, 1832.

Marriage
He married Dorothea Wilson on 17th July, 1839, the marriage being recorded in both Thurso and Latheron, Caithness. She was born about 1814 in Thurso, Caithness, the daughter of William Wilson, banker, and Anna Sinclair.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Presbytery of Caithness in 1837. In the Free Church, he served in Bruan, Caithness.

Death
He died in Bruan, Caithness on 22nd August 1843, and was buried in the graveyard there. A memorial was erected, inscribed as follows:

To the Memory of
THE REV. JOHN SINCLAIR,
Late Minister of the Free Church, Bruan,
Who died 22nd Aug., 1843, Aged 42 Years
_____________________
He was a burning and shining light;
of eminent gifts and grace, deep experience, and holy life;
powerful, zealous, and spiritual
as a preacher and minister of the word;
faithful, affectionate, and beloved as a relative, friend, and pastor.
_____________________

The people of his charge, while erecting this tribute to his memory,
desire to give all the glory to Him to whom it pertains.
Rom. 5:12-15.

Dorothea Wilson or Sinclair died on 25th May, 1855, at 108 George Street, Edinburgh, of disease of the kidney. She was buried in East Clyth Cemetery, Caithness (Registration: 1855 685/7 196 Heriot and Warriston).

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Anna Sinclair born on 29th April and baptized on 10th May, 1840, in Latheron, Caithness. She died in 1845.

(2) Margaret Sinclair born on 13th and baptized on 22nd July, 1841, in Latheron, Caithness. She attended school in Edinburgh. married Alexander Rose Munro, a Free Church minister, in 1867. After the death of her husband she returned to Edinburgh where she died on 19th July, 1920.

(3) John Sinclair born 6th and baptized on 21st November, 1843, in Latheron, Caithness.

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Sinclair, Dorothy, 20/7/1855, alias Wilson, widow of Reverend John Sinclair of Bruan in Caithness, Inventory, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/87
He was a Free Church minister.

Sources
Fpchurch; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 20th July, 1920, p.4

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SINCLAIR, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.317
Born in Caithness, 1842. Son of Rev. J. Sinclair, Bruan. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Grangemouth, 1869. Married, 1871, Elizabeth Greig Mackay. Translated, 1880, to St. Bernard’s, Edinburgh. Resigned, 1884. Was member of Parliament for Ayr Burghs from 1888 to 1890.

Publications.—Heather Bells. Sabbath Lessons from Westminister. Tales from the North. The Church on the Sea.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 6th and baptized on 21st November, 1843, in Latheron, Caithness, the son of John Sinclair, minister, and Dorothea Wilson. His sister, Margaret Sinclair married Alexander Rose Munro, a Free Church minister. His cousin, John Sinclair, was also a Free Church minister.

Education
He was educated at Edinburgh High School and Edinburgh University. He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 15th November, 1862 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.214). He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1863-67.

Marriage
He married Elizabeth Greig Mackay on 11th October, 1871, in Falkirk, Stirlingshire. She was born about 1851 in Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, the daughter of George Gray Mackay, coalmaster, and Elizabeth Ann Oliphant Taylor.

Ministry
He was probably licensed by the Free Presbytery of Dingwall on 7th August, 1867. He was ordained in Grangemouth— Charing Cross, Stirlingshire, on 25th June, 1869. In 1876, he was elected to Barony, Glasgow, and in 1878, to High, Elgin, but he remained in Grangemouth. He was translated to St. Bernard’s, Edinburgh, on 30th September, 1880. His resignation from this charge – on health grounds – was accepted at a private meeting of Presbytery on 6th August, 1884. He moved back to Grangemouth and was engaged in literary pursuits. In 1887 he presented 100 books to the Grangemouth Free Library.

Other
He entered the House of Commons as a Liberal M.P. on 15th June, 1888, and left it on 24th March, 1890.

Death
He died on 7th January, 1892, at his home in Canal Street, Grangemouth. His wife died in 1934 in Haymarket, Edinburgh.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Elizabeth Ann Sinclair born on 26th May, 1873, in Falkirk, Stirlingshire.

Publications – by him
Sabbath lessons from Westminster: meditations on the Assembly’s shorter catechism, Edinburgh, James Thin, 1886
Heather belles, Edinburgh, 1886
The Church on the Sea, Edinburgh, Simpkin and Marshall, 1888
Scenes and Stories of the North of Scotland, Edinburgh, J. Thin, 1890

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 20/5/1892, sometime minister of the Free Church of Grangemouth, latterly residing in Canal Street there, spouse of Elizabeth Greig Mackay, Inventory; Extract Registered Ante-Nuptial Contract of Marriage, Stirling Sheriff Court, NRS SC67/36/9

Sources
Wikipedia; Leighrayment; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 14 September, 1887, p.9; 20th July, 1920, p.4; The Graphic, London, England, 30th June, 1888; Glasgow Herald, 8th January, 1892

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SINCLAIR, JOHN, D.D. (U.S.A.)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.317
Born in Caithness, 1847. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Bowden, 1879. Resigned, 1890, and went to America, where he became minister of the first Presbyterian Church, St. Paul’s, Minnesota.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born about 1847 in Canisbay, Caithness, the son of Alexander Sinclair, farmer, and his wife Helen. He was nephew of John Sinclair, minister of Bruan; and cousin of John Sinclair, minister of St Bernard’s, Edinburgh.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1873-78.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Edinburgh, on 31st July, 1878. He was assitant to Thomas Main, Edinburgh, before being ordained in Bowden, Roxburghshire, on 3oth January, 1879. He supplied the pulpit of the First Presbyterian Church at Redwood Falls, Minnesota, USA, for six months and received a unanimous call there in the spring of 1892. He resigned in January, 1898, and became pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of St Paul’s, Minnesota. He then moved to Brookline, Massachusetts, USA, in 1903.

Other
He was said to have a right to the title and estates of the Earl of Caithness. A newspaper report of July, 1897, stated that he had found conclusive proof of this and that he would make a claim shortly thereafter.

Source
Genealogytrails; Boston Evening Transcript – Sep 21, 1903, p.11; Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 4th November, 1880; 7th July, 1897

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SINCLAIR, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.317
Born at Edinburgh, 1811. Studied at the University, Edinburgh. Became assistant at St. Paul’s, Edinburgh, and after the Disruption he laboured at Ellon. Ordained, 1843, at Grange. Married, 1844, Margaret Fraser. Translated, 1845, to Kirkwall. Became senior minister, and died, 1874.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 21st March, 1811, in Edinburgh, the son of Malcolm Sinclair, cabinet maker, and Mary Steel. His brothers Archibald Sinclair and David Sinclair were both Free Church ministers.

Education
He received his education first at Heriot’s Hospital and the High School, Edinburgh; then at the Edinburgh School of Arts and Edinburgh University.

Marriage
He married Margaret Fraser in May, 1844, the marriage being recorded in Grange, Banffshire, and Huntly, Aberdeenshire. She was baptized on 24th June, 1825, in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, the daughter of Robert Fraser and Elizabeth Robb, baker.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Presbytery of Edinburgh in December, 1837. He became assistant at St Paul’s, Edinburgh, and at Alloa, Clackmannanshire. He also ministered in Huntly, where he lodged in the home of his wife to be, and Ellon, Aberdeenshire. He was ordained in Grange, Banffshire; and was translated to Kirkwall, Orkney, on 11th December, 1845, in response to a call signed by 535 members and adherents. James Stuart was ordained there as his colleague and successor on 2nd July, 1868.

Death
He died on 20th March, 1874, in Kirkwall, Orkney. His widow was living at 14 Warrender Park Terrace, Edinburgh, in 1881. Latterly she lived at 14 Thirlstane Road, Edinburgh, and she died there on 24th December, 1883.

Family
He left a widow, three sons and a daughter.

They had issue including:

(1) Eliza Fraser Sinclair born on 3rd and baptized on 11th December, 1845, in Kirkwall and St. Ola, Orkney. She died there in 1863.

(2) Malcolm John Sinclair born on 22nd and baptized on 29th September, 1847, in Kirkwall and St. Ola, Orkney.

(3) Robert Fraser Robb Sinclair born on 5th and baptized on 16th March, 1851, in Kirkwall and St. Ola, Orkney. In 1881 he was a railway clerk. He died in 1904 in Partick, Glasgow.

(4) Mary Sinclair born on 28th February, and baptized on 23rd April, 1853, in Kirkwall and St. Ola, Orkney.

(5) Margaret Sinclair born on 13th May, 1855, in Kirkwall and St. Ola, Orkney. She died there in 1866.

(6) William James Sinclair born on 6th December, 1857, in Kirkwall and St. Ola, Orkney. In 1881 he was a medical student.

(7) George Thomas Sinclair born on 10th June, 1864, in Kirkwall and St. Ola, Orkney. In 1881he was a medical student. He married Marion (Minnie) McEwen of 12 Woodburn Terrace, Edinburgh, at St George’s Church, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, on 5th July, 1887, when he had the degrees M.B., C.M. Edin., and was of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devonshire, England.

Publication – by him
New Statistical Account, November, 1842, Huntly, Vol.12, p.1036
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Sites, 21st May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/216
He contributed to the Disruption Manuscripts. His work is used in Thomas Brown’s, Annals of the Disruption – see footnotes 14; 194; Footnote266 ; 788; 914. (Note these links take you to the end of the quote.)

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: William Sinclair
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 28/3/1874, sometime preacher of the Gospel at Huntly, latterly minister of the Free Church in Kirkwall, d. at Kirkwall 20/03/1874 testate, Testament Testamentar, Kirkwall (Orkney) Sheriff Court, NRS SC11/41/3; 21/10/1874, Inventory, Kirkwall (Orkney) Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC11/38/8; 17/2/1876, Additional or Corrective Inventory, Kirkwall (Orkney) Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC11/38/8
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Sinclair or Fraser, Margaret, 3/3/1884, 14 Thirlestane Road, Edinburgh, d. 24/12/1883 at Edinburgh, intestate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/230

Sources
The Aberdeen Journal, 22nd October, 1845; Glasgow Herald, 7th July, 1887

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SINCLAIR, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.317
Born at Beauly, 1824. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Plockton, 1850. Married, 1853, Elizabeth Ross. Was for many years clerk both of his Presbytery and of his Synod. Died, 1899.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 17th March, 1824, at Bridgend, Kilmorack, the home of his maternal grandparents, Inverness-shire, the son of Alexander Sinclair, tenant in Bunchrew, and Barbara Fraser, daughter of Simon Fraser.

Education
He went to school in Inverness and then attended King’s College, Aberdeen, from 1840, taking his M.A. degree in March, 1844. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1844-48.

Marriage
He married Elizabeth Ross on 9th October, 1853, in Lochalsh, Ross and Cromarty. She was born on 19th September, 1828, in Lochbroom, Ross and Cromarty, the daughter of Thomas Ross, parish minister, and Jane Mackenzie. For Thomas Ross see FES, Vol.7, p.158.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Edinburgh on 28th February, 1849. On 2nd October, 1850, he was ordained in Plockton, Lochalsh, Ross and Cromarty. He served as Presbytery Clerk from 1851 and as Synod Clerk from 1878 till his death.

Death
He died on 2nd November, 1899, at Plockton, Lochalsh, Ross and Cromarty. His wife died there in 1858.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Fraser Alexander Hugh Sinclair born in 1855 in Lochalsh, Ross and Cromarty.

(2) Elizabeth Jean Ross Sinclair born on 17th March, 1858, in Lochalsh, Ross and Cromarty. She died in 1897 in Abottshall, Fife.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: William Sinclair
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 7/5/1900, F.C. Minister, Plockton, d. 02/11/1899 at Plockton aforesaid, testate, Dingwall Sheriff Court, NRS SC25/44/20

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SKENE, ALEXANDER, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.318
Born at Bridge of Dee, 1849. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Tongland, 1874. Married, the same year, Ann Lewis. Translated, 1877, to Canonbury, London; to Glasgow, Union, 1879; and to Melbourne, Cairns’ Memorial, 1890.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born about 1849 in Bridge of Dee, Kirkcudbrightshire. He is said to have been the son of Janet Skene and David Rain.

Education
He is said to have attended Kirkcudbright Academy and the Free Church High School in Anwoth, Kirkcudbrightshire. Certainly in 1861 he was lodging in Anwoth and was a scholar. He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 9th January, 1869 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.223). There is no record of him enrolling in New College, Edinburgh.

Marriage
He married Ann Lewis in the 4th quarter of 1874 in Warwick, England. She was baptized on 12th June, 1842, in Solihull, Warwickshire, England, the daughter of George Hands Lewis and Mary Hall.

Ministry
He was ordained in Tongland and Twynholm, Kirkcudbrightshire, in 1874. He was translated to Trinity Church, Canonbury, London, England in 1877 and he was translated to Union, Glasgow, on 18th December, 1879, and remained there till 1890. He left for Australia on R.M.S. Oceana on 3rd October, 1890. In the Presbyterian Church of Victoria, he served in Cairns’ Memorial, East Melbourne, from 20th November, 1890, till 16th June, 1898; St George’s, East St Kilda, from 14th July, 1898, till 1904. He was Professor in their Theological Hall 1904-22. He was Moderator of the Church in Victoria in 1909.

Death
He died on 25th July, 1929. His parents’ names are not given in his death record.

Publications – by him
Life in death, a funeral sermon preached in the Free Church, Tongland, on Sabbath, 5th August 1877, in memoriam Janet Ellen Montgomery Neilson, who died July 25th, 1877, Kirkcudbright?, privately printed, 1877
Funeral sermons, preached in Gatehouse Free Church, on Sabbath, the 11th June 1882, on the occasion of the death of the Rev. John Robertson, M.A., minister of Girthon and Anwoth, Alexander Skene and George Elder, Castle Douglas, printed at the ‘Advertiser’ Steam Press Works, 1882

Sources
Rootsweb; Glasgow Herald, 17th September, 1890

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SKENE, ALEXANDER LESLIE, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.318
Born, 1864. Son of Rev. J. Skene, Dundee. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Bower, Caithness-shire, 1892. Married, 1900, Agnes Coutts.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Bower, Caithness. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.505). Thereafter he served in Kirkmichael, Perthshire, from 1918 (FUFC, p.325); in Stronsay from 1922 (FUFC, p.519); and in Harray from 1928 (FUFC, p.514, where a short biography is given). He remained with the United Free Church at the Union of 1929.

Family
He was the son of John Skene, a Free Church minister.

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SKENE, JOHN, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.318
Born at Aberdeen, 1818. Studied at Marischal and King’s Colleges, Aberdeen. Licensed by the Presbytery of Aberdeen, 1843, immediately before the Disruption, he became Sabbath evening lecturer in Gilcomston, Aberdeen. Ordained, 1847, at Wallacetown, Dundee. Married, 1862, Augusta B. M’Ritchie. Became senior minister, 1877. Died, 1892.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 7th August, 1818, in St Nicholas, Aberdeen, the son of Andrew Skene and Christian Watt.

Education
He attended Aberdeen Grammar School and entered Marischal College, Aberdeen, in 1832 and graduated M.A. in April, 1836.

Marriage
He married Augusta Bruce McRitchie on 9th September, 1862, in Perth. She was born on 10th February and baptized on 3rd March, 1833, in Dundee, the daughter of David McRitchie, wright, and Margaret McInroy.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Presbytery of Aberdeen in May, 1843, two weeks before the Disruption. He was appointed Sabbath evening lecturer in Gilcomston Free Church, and engaged in other service until ordained to Baxter Park, Wallacetown, Dundee, on 10th November, 1847. Because of failing health, he retired in 1877. James Fenton was inducted there as his colleague and successor in response to a call signed by 149 members and 37 adherents on 25th October, 1877.

Death
He died on 26th January, 1892, at his home, 13 King’s Crescent, Aberdeen. His widow lived latterly at 33 Elmfield Avenue, Aberdeen, and died there on 24th February. 1902.

Family
They had issue including:
(1) Alexander Leslie Skene born about 1864 in Dundee. He became a Free Church minister.

(2) Augusta Skene born on 23rd December, 1870, in Dundee. She died in Aberdeen in 1937.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: John Skene.
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 19/3/1892, Revd, resided at 13 King’s Crescent, Aberdeen, d. 26/01/1892 at Aberdeen, testate, spouse of Mrs Augusta McRitchie or Skene, Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/11; 31/3/1892, Will, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/109
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Skene or MacRichie, Augusta Bruce, 21/5/1902, 33 Elmfield Avenue, Aberdeen, widow of Rev. John Skene, 13 King’s Crescent Edinburgh, d. 24/02/1902 at Aberdeen, intestate, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/145
Dundee, Wallacetown Free Church – Miscellaneous: Call to the Rev John Skene from the communicants and adherents of the Free Church Congregation, Wallacetown, Dundee, 1847, NRS NRS CH3/1702/11/2

Sources
The Dundee Courier & Argus and Northern Warder, 26th October, 1877; The Dundee Courier & Argus, 28th January, 1892; 8th February, 1892

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SKINNER, JOHN, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.318
Born at Inverurie, 1851. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at St. Fergus, 1880. Married, 1885, Jessie E. Niven. Translated, 1886, to Kelso. Appointed Professor of Hebrew in the English Presbyterian Church College, London, 1890.

Publications.—The Book of the Prophet Isaiah with Introduction and Notes (“Cambridge Bible”). Ezekiel (“The Expositor’s Bible”).

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 18th July and baptized on 3rd August, 1851, in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, the son of James Skinner, merchant, and Agnes Niven.

Education
He graduated M.A. from Aberdeen University in 1876 and was awarded a D.D. degree in 1895 by Aberdeen University and in 1920 by Oxford University, England.

Marriage
He married Jessie Elizabeth Coutts Niven in 1885 in St Nicholas, Aberdeen. She was born on 6th October, 1859, and baptized on 3rd February, 1860, in Echt, Aberdeenshire, the daughter of James Niven, miller and grain merchant, and Margaret Coutts.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Elgin, on 28th June, 1880. He was ordained in St. Fergus, Aberdeenshire, on 9th September, 1880; and was translated to North, Kelso, Roxburghshire, in 1886. In 1891 he was living in Christchurch, Hornsey, Middlesex, England, and was a professor of Hebrew in the Presbyterian College. In 1901 he was living in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, and was a literary scholar, working from home. But in fact the Presbyterian College had removed to Cambridge, England, as Westminster College, and he became Principal of it in 1908. He was Moderator of the English Presbyterian Church in 1914.

Death
He died in the first quarter of 1925 in Cambridge, England. His wife died there in the first quarter of 1928.

Family
There is no evidence that they had issue.

Publications
See separate document here.

Source
Otago Daily Times, Issue 15962, 3 January 1914, Page 7

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SKINNER, JOHN MATHIESON, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.318
Born in the parish of Forgue, 1853. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained, 1884, at Old Deer. Married, 1889, Emily J. Smith. In 1897 the congregation of Old Deer was united with the neighbouring United Presbyterian congregation of Stewartfield, and Mr. Skinner became a minister of the United Presbyterian Church.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Old Deer, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.433, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1923 and died in 1941.

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SKINNER, WILLIAM, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.318
Born at Inverurie, 1859. Ordained, 1884, missionary to Madras. Married, 1892, Helen R. Niven.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.544, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1921 and died in 1942.

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SKINNER, WILLIAM CUMMING, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.318
Born in Ross-shire. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Kinloss, 1900.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Kinloss, Moray. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.470). Thereafter he served in Hilltown, Dundee, from 1905 (FUFC, p.384, where a short biography is given).

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SLOAN, JOHN MORISON, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.318
Born at Stairaird, Ayrshire, 1835. Studied at the Universities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and New College, Edinburgh; also at Erlangen. Ordained at Dalkeith, 1864. Married, the same year, Isabella S. Galbraith. Translated, 1868, to Aberdeen, South; 1878, to Glasgow, Anderston; and, 1887, to Edinburgh, Grange.

Supplementary Information
John Morrison Sloan

Life and Ministry
He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 7th March, 1857 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.205). In the Free Church, he served in Dalkeith, Midlothian; South, Aberdeen; Anderston, Glasgow ; and Grange, Edinburgh. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.9). He died in 1915.

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SMALL, JAMES G.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.318
Born at Edinburgh, 1817. Studied at the University, Edinburgh. Ordained at Bervie, 1847. Married, 1866, Jane M. Anderson. Became senior minister, 1883. Died, 1888.

Publications.—The Highlands and other Poems. Songs of the Vineyards. Posthumous.—The Battle of Langside and other Poems.

Supplementary Information
James Grindlay Small

Background
He was born on 6th February, 1817, in Edinburgh, the son of George Small and Elizabeth Grindlay. His father was a city magistrate.

Education
He attended the High School, Edinburgh.

Marriage
He married Jane Margaret Anderson on 14th February, 1865, in Edinburgh. She was baptized on 8th July, 1836, in Edinburgh, the daughter of John Anderson, bookseller, and Agnes Grindlay.

Ministry
“James G. Small, Edinburgh” was a name on the Roll of Probationers adhering to the Free Church. He was ordained in Bervie, Kincardineshire. On 18th October, 1883, Alexander Whyte was inducted there as his colleague and successor. He was clerk of his Presbytery for many years. He was known as a poet and the writer of religious hymns.

Death
He retired to Renfrew and died at 5 Houston Terrace there on 11th February, 1888. His widow lived latterly at 9 Rosefield Place, Portobello, Edinburgh, and died there on 24th January, 1911.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) George Graham Small born on 31st August, 1866, in Bervie, Kincardineshire. He lived in Johannesburg, Transvaal.

(2) Agnes Grindlay Small born on 15th November, 1867, in Bervie, Kincardineshire. She married John Malcolm in 1912 in Portobello, Edinburgh. She died in the 2nd quarter of 1938 in Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northumberland, England.

(3) Elizabeth Christina Small born on 22nd September, 1869, in Bervie, Kincardineshire. She died on 27th March, 1945, in Morningside, Edinburgh.

(4) James John Small born on 17th April, 1871, in Bervie, Kincardineshire. He married Ruth Ayliffe in the 4th quarter of 1907 in St Giles, London, England. He died on 30th October,1932, in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England.

(5) Adam Hugh Small born on 12th April, 1872, in Bervie, Kincardineshire. He was a marine engineer. He died on 25th May, 1925, in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England.

Publications – by him
The Highlands, The Scottish martyrs, and other poems, Edinburgh, William Whyte & Co., 1843?
Lays of the Covenanters. No. 2, Poems by James Hyslop and James G. Small, Edinburgh, John Johnstone
Songs of the vineyard in days of gloom and sunshine, Edinburgh, John Johnstone, 1846
Restoration and revival, or, Times of refreshing, London, 1859
Hymns for youthful voices, Edinburgh, 1859
The Battle of Langside and other Poems, Paisley, J. & R. Parlane, 1888

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 14/5/1888, Houston Terrace, Renfrew, senior Colleague, F.C. Congregation, Bervie, d. 11/02/1888 at Renfrew, intestate, Paisley Sheriff Court, NRS SC58/42/54; 12/4/1888, Will, Paisley Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC58/45/6
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Small or Anderson, Jane Margaret, 28/3/1911, widow of Rev. James Grindlay Small, Bervie, County of Kincardine, 9 Rosefield Place, Portobello, County of Midlothian, d. 24/01/1911 at 9 Rosefield Place, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/512; Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/424

Source
The Free Church of Scotland Monthly, December 1, 1888, Obituary

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SMALL, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.318
Born at Arbroath, 1833. Studied at the Educational Institute, Arbroath, and Moray House, Edinburgh. Married, 1856, Nathena Hunter. Appointed missionary teacher at Poona, 1863. Ordained, 1869. From 1870 to 1874 Mr. Small was employed in the Missionary College at Bombay. Died, 1899.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born in 1833 in Arbroath, Angus, the son of William Small, flax-dresser, and Isabella Watt.

Education
He trained to be a teacher in the Free Church Normal School, Moray House, Edinburgh.

Marriage
He married Nathina Hunter on 27th August, 1856, in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire. She was baptized on 15th June, 1823, in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, the daughter of Nathan Hunter, watch-maker, and Jean Murray.

Ministry
He became a teacher in the Regent Square Congregational School, London, England, and then in the Free Church School at Redding near Polmont, Stirlingshire. He moved to Aberuthven, Perthshire. He volunteered to teach in Poona. In 1869 he was ordained by the Presbytery of Bombay. For a time he was attached to the Bombay College. But the major part of his time was spent in Poona.

Death
He died on 9th May, 1899, at Mahableshwar, on the hills of Western India.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Ann Hunter Small born on 26th December, 1857, in Polmont, Stirlingshire. She was a missionary and educationist. She was a Free Church missionary to India, working in Chindwara and Poona. In 1892 she returned to Scotland on health grounds and started a Women’s Missionary Institute (later St Colm’s College) in Edinburgh. She died in 1945.

(2) Isabella Watt Small born on 20th November, 1860, in Auchterarder, Perthshire. She died there the following year.

(3) Jane Murray Small born on 20th November, 1860, in Auchterarder, Perthshire. She was a Free Church missionary in India. She died on 21st May, 1934, at Chhindwara, India. She was buried in Nagpur, India.

(4) Isabella Small born on 5th January, 1864, in Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire. She was also a Free Church missionary to India and married a Scottish missionary: James Cunningham Mackay. For some ministerial connections, see the Thomson Tree.

Publication – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: John Small.

Sources
Oxforddnb; Dictionary of Scottish Church History and Theology, Ed. Nigel M. de S. Cameron, T. & T. Clark, Edinburgh, 1993, p.779; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 20th May, 1899, p.8; 23rd May, 1934, p.20

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SMEATON, GEORGE, D.D. (Edinburgh)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.58
Born in Berwickshire, 1814. Studied at Edinburgh University and Theological Hall. Was ordained at Morningside, Edinburgh, then a small village, early in 1839, Dr. Chalmers being one of his elders. Towards the close of 1840 he was presented to the parish of Falkland by Mr. Tyndall Bruce, and the same year married Janet, daughter of Rev. W. Goold, Edinburgh. He signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission, and after the Disruption was translated to Auchterarder Free Church in 1843. Appointed in 1853 [Vol. 2 says he was in Auchterarder till 1854.] Professor of Divinity in the Free Church College, Aberdeen, and in 1857 transferred to the New College, Edinburgh, as Professor of New Testament Exegesis. As is shown in the Life of James Halley, Dr. Smeaton was regarded by Chalmers and others as one of the most accomplished Greek scholars of his time, and as early as 1845 he was one of the pioneers in directing attention to German and Dutch theology. He succeeded Dr. Cunningham as editor of the British and Foreign Evangelical Review. Professor Smeaton had a quite exceptional acquaintance with patristic and mediaeval writers. He died in 1889.

Publications.—Doctrine and Spiritual Life. Basis of Christian Doctrine. The Doctrine of the Atonement as Taught by Christ Himself. The Doctrine of the Atonement as Taught by the Apostles. The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Cunningham Lectures).

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1839, Morningside, Edinburgh, FES, Vol.1, p.84; 1840, Falkland, FES, Vol.5, p.154. In the Free Church, he served in Falkland, Fife; and Auchterarder, Perthshire.

Family
He married Janet Helen Goold, the daughter of William Henry Goold, who became a Free Church minister and who had wide ministerial connections.

Publications
See separate document here.

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SMELLIE, ANDREW

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.319
Born, 1820. Son of Rev. James Smellie. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Deerness, 1846. Married, 1850, Margaret Weir. Died, 1851.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 3rd December, 1820, in St Andrews, Orkney, the son of James Smellie, who became a Free Church minister, and Margaret Spence.

His brother, George Smellie, was a minister – see FES, Vol.7, p.265. This George married Margaret Lendrum Logie, the daughter of William Logie, minister of Kirkwall, Orkney – see FES, Vol.7, p.224. George’s brother-in-law, William Logie, was minister of Dirleton, East Lothian – see FES, Vol.1, p.362. Pursuing these links reveals other ministerial connections. Note that FES says that George Smellie became a Free Church minister, while Ewing does not mention him. But see the reference to George Smellie in McCosh’s book, The Wheat and the Chaff, here.

His brother Archibald Smellie was a Free Church minister.

Education
He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 21st November, 1840 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.190). He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1843-44.

Marriage
He married Margaret Weir. She was born about 1830 in Gibraltar, the daughter of Robert Weir, merchant, and Mary MacPhail.

Ministry
He was ordained in Deerness, Orkney, on 24th September, 1846.

Death
He died on 14th March, 1851. His widow married Adam Thomson on 29th July, 1857, at the Free Church Manse, Johnstone by Lockerbie, Dumfries-shire. Adam Thomson was a United Presbyterian Church minister in Hawixk, the son of Adam Thomson, D.D., and Isabella Turnbull (Registration: 1857 832/ 7 Johnstone (Dumfries)). He emigrated to New South Wales arriving there on 13th April, 1861. By her second husband, she had a son born in Scotland and a daughter born in New South Wales. She died in 1906.

For these Adam Thomsons, see the General Index of Scottish Presbyterian Ministers here and scroll down to “Thomson, Adam: 1806, West, Coldstream (Burgher)” for the father, and “Thomson, Adam: 1833, East Bank, Hawick (Burgher)” for the son. The references given there provide information about a number of other ministerial relatives.

Family
There is no evidence that he – Andrew Smellie – had issue – though with his widow’s re-marriage and her removal to New South Wales, it is not easy to be sure.

Sources
Adb; Small, History, Vol.2, p.458; Acms

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SMELLIE, ARCHIBALD

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.319
Born, 1826. Son of Rev. James Smellie, St. Andrew’s, Orkney. Studied at the New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at St. Andrew’s, Orkney, 1853. Married, 1855, Isabella Milne; and, 1873, Isabella Masson. Translated, 1857, to Banff; 1863, to Elgin, High; and, 1868, to Edinburgh, Greyfriars’. Died, 1886.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born in 1826, in St Andrews, Orkney, the son of James Smellie, who became a Free Church minister, and Margaret Spence. See Andrew Smellie, his brother, for ministerial connections of this family.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1848-50.

Marriage
He married:

(1) Isabella Milne on 20th April, 1855, in Huntly, Aberdeenshire. She was baptized on 16th March, 1828, in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, the daughter of Robert Milne, bank agent, and Janet Robb.

(2) Isabella Masson on 2nd September, 1873, at the bride’s home, 24 North Silver Street, Aberdeen (Registration: 1873 168/2 234 Old Machar Aberdeen Burgh). She was born (or baptised) on 15th February, 1843, in Aberdeen, the daughter of Alexander Masson, auctioneer, and Isabella Paterson.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Orkney in 1850. He was ordained in St. Andrews, Orkney; he was translated to Banff as colleague and successor to Francis William Grant in 1857;and to High, Elgin, Moray on 1st October, 1863; and to Greyfriars’, Edinburgh, on 19th November, 1868. Two years prior to his death some dissensions in the congregation culminated in his refusing to accept from them a presentation of a pulpit gown, on which occasion he made use of some very plain language. Subsequent explanations did not serve to heal the breach and on 25th February, 1885, he resigned his charge. Thereafter he was in indifferent health and suffered much pain from gout.

Death
He died on 10th May, 1886, at 11 Craiglea Drive, Edinburgh. His first wife died in 1872 in St Giles, Edinburgh. His second wife lived latterly at 62 Craiglea Drive, Edinburgh, and died there on 23rd August, 1902.

Family
He had issue including, by his first wife:

(1) Robert Milne Smellie born on 29th December, 1856, in St. Andrews, Orkney. He died in 1873 in St Giles, Edinburgh.

(2) Margaret Smellie born on 6th December, 1857, in Banff.

(3) Jessie Lucy Smellie born on 17th May, 1861, in Banff. She died in 1896 in Newington, Edinburgh.

(4) James Archibald Smellie born on 15th May, 1863, in Banff. He married Jane Lesslie Jamieson in 1894 in St George, Edinburgh. He died in 1901 in Newington, Edinburgh.

Publication – by him
Sermons preached on the Sabbath, December 2, 1866, on occasion of the death of the Rev. D. C. Gordon, Minister of the South Free Church, Elgin, with others, Elgin, John Maclaren, 1866

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 26/7/1886, Rev., 11 Craiglea Drive, Edinburgh, formerly Minister, Free Greyfriars Church, d. 10/05/1886 at Edinburgh, intestate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/250
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Smellie or Masson, Isabella, 10/12/1902, 62 Craiglea Drive, Edinburgh, widow of Rev. Archibald Smellie, d. 23/08/1902 at Edinburgh, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/419; Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/344; 10/12/1902 non-Scottish Court, NRS SC70/7/13
Kirkwall Sheriff Court: Processes: Reverend Archibald Smellie, Minister of the Free Church, St Andrews. Nature of Action: Edict – Inventory of Effects; Defender Details: The Commissary of Orkney & Zetland, 1853, NRS SC11/5/1853/61

Source
Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 15th May, 1886

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SMELLIE, JAMES

 
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Born in Lanarkshire, 1774. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained over the united parishes of St. Andrew’s and Deerness, Orkney, 1805. Mr. Smellie was twice married, his second wife being Helen Spence. In 1830 Deerness was disjoined and erected into a separate parish, and Mr. Smellie continued to minister at St. Andrew’s. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. [His name does not appear on the List of signatories as printed in Ewing.] Died, 1852.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1805, Deerness, FES, Vol.7, p.212. He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 21st May, 1796 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.143). In the Free Church, he served in St. Andrews, Orkney.

Publications – by him
New Statistical Account, September, 1841, St Andrews, Vol.15, Orkney, p.169
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Against Unitarian bill; presbyterian marriages in Ireland, 10 May, 1844, NRS GD112/51/168; Against Maynooth endowment and Sunday travel, 25th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/184; 19th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/215

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 24/10/1853, Minister of the free church Saint Andrews residing in the parish of Saint Andrews, Kirkwall (Orkney), d. 22/12/1852, Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC11/38/4; 27/10/1853, Confirmation of Testament Dative, Kirkwall (Orkney) Sheriff Court, NRS SC11/41/2
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Smellie alias Spence, Helen (Mrs), 7/8/1860, Residing in Stromness, Kirkwall (Orkney) Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC11/38/5
Kirkwall Sheriff Court: Processes: Reverend James Smellie, St Andrews, Deerness Nature of Action: Petition – Relating to Reinstating of Peat Rights; Defender Details: James Foubister, Smithquoy, St Andrews, Deerness, 1825, NRS SC11/5/1825/48; Nature of Action: encroachment of road, Petition Defender Details: William Taylor, Skaill, Deerness, 1828, NRS SC11/5/1828/86; Nature of Action: Summons of removing; Defender Details: Andrew Rich, Glebe of Netherby, Deerness, 1830, NRS SC11/5/1830/93; Nature of Action: Summons, money owed; Defender Details: Andrew Rich, Nertherly, Deerness, 1830, NRS SC11/5/1830/108; Nature of Action: Summons, money owed; Defender Details: William Spence, Glebe, Deerness, 1839, NRS SC11/5/1839/122; salary for school master Nature of Action: Petition; Defender Details: James Watson, factor for Rt. Hon. Lord Dundas & others Trustees of James Stewart, Brugh, 1806, NRS SC11/5/1806/118
Court of Session Extracted Processes: Decreet of reduction and for expenses etc, James Erskine v the Rev James Smellie and others, Feb 1829, NRS CS44/168/36
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 7, p.70

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SMELLIE, JAMES BAIN

 
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Born at Glasgow, 1853. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Townhill, Dunfermline, 1884. Married, 1886, Mary Ann Robertson. Went to New Zealand, 1887. Settled, the same year, at Canterbury; and, 1891, at Wyndham, Otago.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 14th June, 1854, in Glasgow, the son of William Smellie, gardener/coachman/domestic servant, and Mary Bain.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1881-83.

Marriage
He married Mary Ann Robertson on 18th May, 1886, at the bride’s home, 7 Queen Street, Stirling (Registration: 1886 490/ 38 Stirling). She was born about 1864, the daughter of James Robertson, gas company?, and Mary Porteous Snowdon.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Stirling on 31st May, 1883 and was ordained in Town Hill, Dunfermline, Fife, on 16th September, 1884. He was received by the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand in 1887. He gave supply in Newtown, Wellington, Wellington Presbytery, for four months in 1887. He was inducted to Rangiora, Christchurch Presbytery, on 5th July, 1888; and to Wyndham, Mataura Presbytery, on 14th January, 1891. He resigned in 1898. He then ministered in Beltana, South Australia from 16th November, 1898; and in Petersborough from 20th September, 1901, till 1903, when he returned to New Zealand and was inducted to Kumara, Westland Presbytery, in 1903; to Reefton in the same Presbytery in 1904; and to Papakura in the South Auckland Presbytery on 27th February, 1906.

Death
He died on 30th October, 1911, in Rotorua. A Mary Ann Smellie died in 1947 in New Zealand, aged 84.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Hilda Smellie born in 1891 in New Zealand.

(2) Norman Robertson Smellie born in 1893 in New Zealand.

Source
PCNZ, Ministers’ Register

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SMITH, ALEXANDER CAMPBELL

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.319
Born at Paisley, 1823. Studied at the University and New College, Glasgow. Ordained at Innellan, 1855. Married, the same year, Christina Jolly. Went to Queensland, 1863. Settled at Mowbraytown, Brisbane. Was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland. He was the last ministerial survivor of the first Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1864, Australia, FES, Vol.7, p.598; Ward and Prentis, Presbyterian Ministers, p.151. In the Free Church, he served in Innellan, Argyll.

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SMITH, ALEXANDER CHALMERS, M.A.

 
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Born at Dundee, 1865. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Urquhart, Elgin, 1893. Married, 1894, Margaret Mitchell.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Urquhart, Moray. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.467, where a short biography is given).

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SMITH, CHRISTOPHER

 
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Born in Forfarshire, 1838. Studied at the Universities, Aberdeen and St. Andrews, and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Edzell, 1868. Married, 1873, Mary C. Hall. Resigned, 1878. Went to America, and ultimately settled in the State of Illinois.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 23rd February and baptized on 11th March, 1838, in Dundee, the son of Alexander Smith, grocer, and Margaret Rait.

Education
He matriculatd at King’s College, Aberdeen, in 1856 and studied for two sessions there. He studied at United College, St Andrews, Fife, 1860-62.

Marriage
He married Mary Cudworth Hall on 12th March, 1873, at James’ Place, Broughty Ferry. She was born on 17th March, 1850, in Chelsea, London, England, the daughter of John P. Hall and Sarah Cudworth.

Ministry
He was ordained in Edzell, Angus, as colleague and successor to Robert Inglis on 12th November, 1868. This was in response to a call to him signed on 13th October, 1868, by the senior minister, five elders, five deacons, 108 members and 13 adherents. He resigned his charge on 10th September, 1878. He went to the United States and lived in Illinois.

Death
He died on 16th March, 1915, in Gillespie, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA. His wife died on 16th July, 1904, in St Louis, Missouri, USA, and was buried in the Bethalto United Methodist Cemetery in Madison County, Illinois, USA.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) John Smith born on 21st March, 1874, in Edzell, Angus.

(2) Ernest Alexander Smith born on 30th April, 1875, in Edzell, Angus. He married Katherine. He was a clergyman. He died on 29th May, 1924.

(3) Arnold Smith born on 19th July, 1876, in Edzell, Angus. He was a clergyman. He died on 21st January, 1945, in St Louis, Missouri, USA.

(4) Margaret Rait Smith born in 1877 in Edzell, Angus. She married Harry M. Deck, carpenter. They lived in Gillespie, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA. She died in 1961.

(5) Irving Smith born in 1884 in Washington, Minnesota, USA. He married Selma Gertrude Schroer on 25th March, 1914, at the Central Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was the credit manager and assistant treasurer of the Huttig Sash and Door Company, St. Louis, Missouri. He died on 2nd December, 1951, at his home in St. Louis.

Sources
Findagrave; The Dundee Courier & Argus, 14th October, 1868; 29th October, 1868; 13th March, 1873; 12th September, 1878

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SMITH, CRAWFORD, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.319
Born, 1853. Son of Dr. A. B. Smith, Perth. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at South Monifieth, 1878. Married, 1896, Elizabeth Ryder.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Monifieth, South, Angus. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.392). He retired in 1923 and died in 1924.

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SMITH, DAVID, D.D.

 
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Born at Carluke, 1865. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Tulliallan, 1894.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Tulliallan, Fife. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.356). Thereafter he served in St Andrew’s, Blairgowrie, from 1907 (FUFC, p.322, where a short biography is given). He was appointed to the Chair of Theology in Magee College, Londonderry, in 1909; and to the Chair of New Testament Exegesis in Presbyterian College, Belfast, in 1922.

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SMITH, DAVID SIEVEWRIGHT, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.319
Born at Aberdeen, 1852. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Langholm, 1876. Suspended sine die, 1878. Went to America. Appointed classical master in a college, of which he afterwards became Principal.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 20th June and baptized on 1st August, 1852, in Old Machar, Aberdeen, the son of James Mackie Smith, shoemaker, and Mary Ann Whitsun Milne.

Education
He graduated M.A. from Aberdeen University in 1871.

Marriage
He married Mary Elizabeth Stephenson on 17th August, 1881, in Lanark, Ontario, Canada. She was born about 1860 in Perth, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of R.L. Stephenson and his wife Rosa C.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Aberdeen in 1875. He was ordained in Langholm, Dumfries-shire, on 20th April, 1876. On 24th July, 1878, he was suspended from the ministry sine die because he eloped with Elizabeth Hay Murray, the wife of the Langholm medical practitioner, William J. Carlyle. Elizabeth Murray was 24 years senior to David S. Smith. When her family retrieved her from Ireland, whither she had eloped, she was examined medically and committed to Gartnavel Asylum. Her husband divorced her for infidelity.

David Sievewright Smith went to America.

Death
He died on 13th February, 1889.

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SMITH, GEORGE ADAM, D.D. (Edinburgh), LL.D. (Aberdeen)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.59
Born at Calcutta in 1856, the son of Dr. George Smith, C.I.E., LL.D., etc. Having studied at the University and New College of Edinburgh, at Tübingen, Leipsic, and Berlin, he was ordained first minister of Queen’s Cross congregation, Aberdeen, 1882. He married, in 1889, Alice Lilian, daughter of Sir George Buchanan, F.R.S., London. In 1892, on the retirement of Principal Douglas from professorial work, Dr. Smith was appointed to the Chair of Old Testament Language, Literature, and Theology in the Free Church College, Glasgow.

Publications.—The Book of Isaiah, 2 vols. (“Expositor’s Bible”). The Book of the Twelve Prophets, 2 vols. (” Expositor’s Bible”). The Historical Geography of the Holy Land. Modem Criticism and the Preaching of the Old Testament. The Forgiveness of Sins, and other Sermons. Four Psalms. The Life of Henry Drummond, etc.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Queen’s Cross, Aberdeen. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.583, where a short biography is given). Thereafter he served in He served as Moderator of the General Assembly in 1916 (FUFC, p.569). He resigned his chair in 1910, having been appointed Principal Aberdeen University in 1901, a post which he held till his retirement in 1935. He died in 1942.

Publication – about him
The Rev. George Adam Smith, D.D., Professor of Hebrew in the Free Church College, Glasgow , The Biblical World, Vol. 8, No. 1 (Jul., 1896), pp. 1-7, by Alexander Balmain Bruce, The University of Chicago Press

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SMITH, GEORGE INNES

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.320
Born, 1854. Son of Rev. W. Smith, Kincardine O’Neil. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Abernyte, Perthshire, 1886. Married, 1892, Agnes Miller.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Abernyte, Perthshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.379).

Family
His father, William Smith, was a Free Church minister.

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SMITH, HUNTER, M.A.

 
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Born at Serampore, 1865. Son of George Smith, LL.D., C.I.E. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at St. Stephen’s, Edinburgh, 1891. Married Helen Hossack.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in St. Stephen’s, Edinburgh. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.31). Thereafter he served in Crieff South from 1909 (FUFC, p.342); and in Florence from 1923 (FUFC, p.526, where a short biography is given).

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SMITH, JAMES, M.A.

 
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Born at Glasgow, 1796. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained at Alva, 1824. Translated to Greenock, Middle, 1835. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Was clerk of the Free Church Presbytery of Greenock. Retired, 1853, and resided, first in Jersey, where he was instrumental in forming a Presbyterian congregation, and latterly in Ryde. Died, 1886.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1823, Alva, FES, Vol.4, p.297; 1835, Middle, Greenock, FES, Vol.3, p.202. In the Free Church, he served in Middle, Greenock, Renfrewshire.

Publication – by him
The Scottish Pulpit, Vol.2, p.259, Benefits of Christ’s Death

Publications – about him
The late Rev. James Smith, Free Middle Church, funeral sermon, John James Bonar, 1886
Application to the General Assembly on behalf of the Free Presbytery of Greenock, anent the Appointment of a Colleague and Successor to the Rev. James Smith, of Free Middle Church, Greenock, Edinburgh?, 1853
15th, 17th January, 1838, Eighth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.326 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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SMITH, JAMES, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.320
Born, 1806. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained at Wellpark, Glasgow, 1839. Translated to Dumbarton, 1841. Married, the same year, Elizabeth Campbell. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Became senior minister, 1860. Died, 1862.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1839, Colston Wellpark, Glasgow, FES, Vol.3, p.406; 1841, Dunbarton, FES, Vol.3, p.343. In the Free Church, he served in High, Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire.

Publications – by him
A popular sketch of the history of the Kirk of Scotland, from the dawn of the Reformation to the settlement at the revolution, Glasgow, William Collins, 1840
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Maynooth, 14th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/174; Maynooth endowment, 6th May, 1845, NRS GD112/51/191; Additional Papers from the Taymouth Estate Office, Letters Accompanying Petitions to Parliament etc., 17th April, 1850, Against marriage affinity bill, NRS GD112/74/834
The laborious minister, a tribute of respect and love to the memory of the late Rev. John Pollock, Minister of the Free Church at Baldernock, being the sermon preached after his funeral, Glasgow, David Bryce, 1855?

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: James Smith.
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 25/2/1863, Minister of the Free Church Congregation at Dumbarton, thereafter residing in Aberdeen, T. Misc. Papers incl. Elizabeth Campbell 25/02/18, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/52; T. Misc. Papers incl. Elizabeth Campbell 25/02/18, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/51
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Smith or Campbell, Elizabeth, 25/7/1877, widow of Rev. James Smith, Minister, Free Church, Dumbarton, d. 24/05/1877 at Gateshead-on-Tyne, intestate, Glasgow Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC36/48/82

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SMITH, JAMES

 
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Born at Glasgow, 1816. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained, 1847, at Cramond. Married, 1857, Catherine MacLellan. Became senior minister, 1890. Died, 1894.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 22nd September and baptized on 6th October, 1816, in Gorbals, Glasgow, the son of James Smith and Anne McIsaac.

Education
He studied Arts and Divinity with distinction at Glasgow University.

Marriage
He married Catherine MacLellan on 17th December, 1857, at Newton Place, Glasgow (Registration: 1857 644/8 222 Anderston). She was then living at Ashbank Gardens, Row, Dunbartonshire. She was born in Glasgow about 1823, the daughter of John MacLellan, manufacturer, and Mary Turner.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Presbytery of Glasgow in 1843. A “James Smith, Glasgow” was a name on the Roll of Probationers adhering to the Free Church. He worked in various places, including, Row, Dunbartonshire; and served as an assistant in St John’s, Glasgow, before being ordained in Cramond, Edinburgh, in 1847. He twice served as a Free Church deputy in Ireland; and twice turned down calls to congregations in London, England. David Gibb Mitchell was appointed for him in 1890 and he then moved to Glasgow.

Death
He lived latterly at at 3 Carlton Terrace, Hillhead, Glasgow, and died there on 22nd September – the day of his birth – 1894, and was buried in Cramond.

Family
Survived by a widow two daughters one married in London and two sons.
They had issue including:

(1) Mary Helen Smith born on 23rd November, 1858, in Cramond, Edinburgh.

(2) James MacLellan Smith born on 18th December, 1859, in Cramond, Edinburgh.

(3) John Turner Smith born on 12th July, 1861, in Cramond, Edinburgh. He died in 1940 in Rhu, Dunbartonshire.

(4) Anne Smith born on 20th January, 1864, at the Free Church Manse, Cramond, Edinburgh.

(5) Lucy Smith born on 10th October, 1865, in Cramond, Edinburgh.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: James Smith
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 14/11/1894, Senior Minister, Cramond Free Church, residing at 3 Carlton Terrace, Hillhead, Glasgow, d. 22/09/1894 at Glasgow, intestate, Glasgow Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC36/48/148

Sources
The Dundee Courier & Argus, 25th January, 1864; Glasgow Herald, 25th September, 1894

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SMITH, JAMES, M.A.

 
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Born at Rothiemay, 1838. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Tarland, 1867. Married, 1868, Jemima Hunter. Died, 1900.

Publication.—Essay on Temperance.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 3rd and baptized on 8th January, 1838, in Rothiemay, Banffshire, the son of James Smith, farmer, and Elspet Gray. His brother, John Smith, was a Free Church minister.

His brother Alexander Smith was also a minister. He was born (or baptized) on 13th December, 1849, in Rothiemay, Banffshire. He was a minister of the United Presbyterian Church: Small, History, Vol.1, p.257. Besides the information given there, we can add: Darenth, where he was ordained, is in Dartford, Kent, England. He was minister in East Maitland, New South Wales, from 1901 till his retirement in 1930. He died there in 1941 and was buried there. He married Elizabeth Ruth and had at least six daughters, three of them born in England, and three in Dumfries.

His sister Christian or Christina Smith was born (or baptised) in Rothiemay, Banffshire, on 17th September, 1843. She married John Cooper there in 1868. He also was a minister of the United Presbyterian Church: Small, History, Vol.1, p.257.

Education
He attended Fordyce Academy, Banffshire, before going to Aberdeen University, aged 14: he matriculated at King’s College there in 1852 and graduated in 1856. He taught at the Fordyce Academy, and at the Free Church schools at Premnay, Aberdeenshire, and Rothiemay, Banffshire. He was converted at the time of a revival in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, 1859-60, and engaged in evangelistic work before entering the New College, Edinburgh, in 1863. He also studied under Delitzsch at Erlangen in Germany.

Marriage
He married Jemima Hunter on 4th June, 1868, in St George, Edinburgh. She was born on 12th December, 1839, in Edinburgh, the daughter of Patrick Hunter, watchmaker, and Jemima Gray.

Ministry
He was ordained in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, on 12th December, 1867. For some time, he served as Presbytery Clerk. He took an active part in the Scottish Disestablishment Association.

Death
He died on 22nd January, 1900, in Tarland, Aberdeenshire. His widow lived at various addresses: 64 Comiston Road, Edinburgh, then 58 Comiston Road Edinburgh, afterwards 8 Lasswade Road, Liberton, afterwards 10 Thirlestane Road, Edinburgh, afterwards Braid Hills Hotel Edinburgh, latterly 5 Rillbank Terrace Edinburgh. She died on 8th March, 1919, in Newington, Edinburgh. She was buried on 11th March in Dalry Cemetery, Edinburgh.

Family
There is no evidence that they had issue.

Publications
See separate document here.

Sources
The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 12th March, 1875, p.6; 10th March, 1919, p.8

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SMITH, JAMES

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.320
Born at Durris, 1848. Studied at the University, Edinburgh, and English Presbyterian College, London. Ordained at Grimsby, Lincolnshire, 1879. Married, the same year, Betsie MacGregor. Translated to Strathdon, 1882, and, 1885, to Dufftown. Resigned, 1895, to become secretary of the “Evangelistic and Convention Agency.”

Supplementary Information
James Christopher Smith

Background
He was born on 8th September and baptized on 8th October, 1848, in Durris, Kincardineshire, the son of David Smith, crofter, and Christian Aberdein.

Marriage
He married Betsy MacGregor on 29th October, 1879, in Fetteresso, Kincardineshire (Registration: 1879 258/1 13 Fetteresso). She was born about 1851 in Kinneff, Kincardineshire, the daughter of Robert McGregor, farmer, and Betsy Matthews.

Ministry
He was settled in Strathdon and Glenbuchat, Aberdeenshire; he was transferred to Mortlach, Banffshire, a call to him having been signed on 16th March, 1885. He was elected to Keppochhill, Glasgow, in 1889, but remained in Mortlach. Through his efforts a new church building was opened on 27th July, 1892.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Dora Bella Margaret Smith born in 1884 in Glenbucket, Aberdeenshire.

Publications – by him
The Daily Bread Almanac; or a daily portion for every month, London, E. Stock, 1887
The repeated name, or, Ancient lessons for modern readers, being Biblical studies on memorable moments in the life-histories of Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Samuel, Martha, Simon, and Saul, London, Hamilton, Adams, & Co., 1889?

Sources
Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 18th March, 1885; 28th July, 1892

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SMITH, JAMES JOHN DISHINGTON

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.320
Born in the island of Uist, 1838. Studied at the Universities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1873, at Fetlar. Married, 1875, Ellen Dishington Teviotdale. Resigned, 1892, and died the same year.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 10th January and baptized on 22nd February, 1838, in Uyeasound, Unst, Shetland, the son of James Smith, doctor, and Jean Ingram. His paternal grand-father, James Ingram, was a Free Church minister. His great grand-father, James Barclay, and his great-great-grand-father, William Archibald, were also ministers – see FES, Vol.7, p.299. From these references further ministerial connections may be traced.

Education
He was educated at home. He then entered Glasgow University for one year, matriculating there in 1855, when he transferred to Edinburgh to complete his course. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1860-64.

Marriage
He married Helena Dishington Teviotdale on 1st July, 1875, in Leith, Edinburgh. She was born about 1843 either in Bervie, Kincardineshire, or in Foveran, Aberdeenshire, the daughter of John Teviotdale, medical practitioner, and Helen Dishington.

Ministry
He was licensed in June 1864, when his grand-father, being Moderator for the occasion, addressed him. He was ordained to Fetlar, Shetland, on 24th April, 1873, his uncle John being Moderator on the occasion. He was elected to Uyeasound on 10th July, 1880, but remained in Fetlar. He resigned his charge on 10th February, 1892.

Death
He lived latterly at 5 Laverockbank Terrace, Leith, Edinburgh, and died there on 16th April, 1892, and was buried in Fetlar, Shetland, beside his wife and daughter. His wife died on 7th April, 1891, in Fetlar, Shetland.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Thomas Dishington Smith born on 17th April, 1876, in Fetlar, Shetland. He studied to be a doctor. He died on 16th December, 1900, in Leith, Edinburgh.

(2) Jane Mabel Mary Dishington Smith born on 2nd October, 1877, in Fetlar, Shetland. She married Thomas William Dewar on 30th April, 1903, at Newhaven United Free Church, Edinburgh, her home address being 17 Zetland Place, Trinity, Edinburgh.

(3) Helena Margaret Ingram Smith born on 4th December, 1878, in Fetlar, Shetland. She died there in 1888.

(4) Mary Barclay Ingram Dishington Smith born on 7th June, 1881, in Fetlar, Shetland. She married Charles Thomson Muir in 1908 in St Andrew, Edinburgh.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: James John Dishington Smith
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 17/6/1892, sometime F.C. Minister, Fetlar, Shetland, thereafter residing at 5 Laverockbank Terrace, Leith, d. 16/04/1892 at Leith, testate, Confirmation ad omissa granted 10/12/1934, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/308; Will, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/260
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Smith or Teviotdale, Helen Dishington, 11/6/1891, wife of James John Dishington Smith, F.C. Minister, Fetlar, Shetland, d. 07/04/1891 at Fetlar aforesaid, testate, Lerwick (Shetland) Sheriff Court, NRS SC12/36/9; Will, Lerwick (Shetland) Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC12/37/5

Sources
The Scotsman, 22nd July, 1880, p.6; 1st May, 1903, p.10

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SMITH, JOHN, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.320
Born at Dufftown, 1835. Studied at Marischal College, Aberdeen, and then spent two years as assistant in an academy near Bristol. Took his theological course in the Free Church College, Aberdeen. He was instrumental in gathering and consolidating the Free Church congregation at Gamrie. Owing to failing health, he accepted an appointment from the Colonial Committee to Antigua. For this charge he was ordained, 1863. Died, 1864.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born about 1835 in Dufftown, Banffshire, the son of John Smith, merchant tailor, and Elizabeth Porterfield. He was brought up in Aberdeen.

Education
He matriculated in Marischal College, Aberdeen, in 1851 and graduated M.A. with Honours. He was the Gray Mathematics Bursar and won the T.C. medal

Ministry
On 6th October, 1863, he was ordained by the Free Presbytery of Turriff to the pastoral charge of the Scotch Church, St John’s, Antigua.

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SMITH, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.320
Born at Rothiemay, 1846. Brother of Rev. J. Smith, Tarland. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Shettleston, 1875 [Vol. 2 says 1876.]. Married, 1878, Mary Primrose. Translated to Chalmers’ Territorial, Edinburgh, 7th April 1887. Died nine days after his induction.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 7th January and baptized on 1st February, 1846, in Rothiemay, Banffshire, the son of James Smith, farmer, and Elspet Gray. His brother, James Smith, was a Free Church minister. See there for other ministerial relations.

Marriage
He married Mary Primrose in 1878. She was born on 2nd July, 1847, in Rothiemay, Banffshire, the daughter of George Primrose, farmer, and Isabel Milne.

Ministry
He was ordained in Shettleston, Glasgow, in 1876. He was called to Rathen in 1883, but remained in Shettleston. He was translated to West Port (Chalmers’ Territorial), Edinburgh, on 7th April, 1887. His call was signed by 805 members and 22 adherents.

Death
He died on 16th April, 1887, at 14 Hartington Place, Edinburgh. His wife died in 1918 in Dennistoun, Glasgow.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) James Smith born on 9th January, 1879, in Shettleston, Glasgow. He married Louise Strickland on 18th April, 1908, in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England. He died on 20th January, 1941.

(2) John Arthur Smith born on 4th August, 1880, in Shettleston, Glasgow. He married Ann Duff Clark on 31st October, 1913, in Blythswood, Glasgow. He died on 2nd January, 1958.

(3) Bella Smith born on 16th June, 1882, in Shettleston, Glasgow. She died on 10th February, 1968.

(4) Elsie Annie Smith born on 29 June, 1884, in Shettleston, Glasgow. She died on 29th May, 1971.

(5) Maggie Jane (Jean) Smith born on 17th February, 1886, in Shettleston, Glasgow. She married John Graham on 21st November, 1917, in Dennistoun, Glasgow. She died on 10th June, 1943, in Hillhead, Glasgow.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: John Smith
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 17/10/1887, Chalmers Territorial Church, West Port, Edinburgh, d. 16/04/1887 at 14 Hartington Place, Edinburgh, intestate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/260
Memorials of the Rev. John Smith, late minister of the Free Church, Shettleston, Glasgow, and of Dr. Chalmers’ Territorial Church, West Port, Edinburgh, edited by James Smith, Edinburgh, Macniven & Wallace, 1888

Source
Glasgow Herald, 10th February, 1887

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SMITH, JOHN, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.321
Born at Haddington, 1859. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Denholm, 1892.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Denholm, Roxburghshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.81, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1928 and died later that same year.

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SMITH, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.321
Born at Williamston, Fordyce, 1863. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Inveravon, Banffshire, 1893. Married, 1896, Amy Louisa Cruickshank.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Inveravon, Banffshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.456). Thereafter he served in Rathen from 1916 (FUFC, p.444, where a short biography is given).

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SMITH, JOHN ANDERSON

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.321
Born in Renfrewshire, 1840. Studied at the Universities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Bewcastle, 1873. Married, the same year, Jane W. Steele; and, 1882, Eliza J. Reid. Translated to Newcastleton, 1876. Became senior minister, 1898.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Newcastleton, Roxburghshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.85, where a short biography is given). He applied for a Colleague and Successor in 1898. He died in 1911.

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SMITH, RALPH COLLEY

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.321
Born at Dundee, 1820. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Shotts, 1850. Married, 1851, Stewart M. Shaw. Translated, 1861, to John Knox Church, Glasgow. Became senior minister, 1888.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 2nd and baptized on 20th July, 1820, in Dundee, the son of James Smith and Isabella Shaw.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1845-49.

Marriage
He married Amelia Stewart Mitchell Shaw on 29th April, 1851, in Kirkmichael, Perthshire. She was born on 10th October and baptized on 27th November, 1825, in Kirkmichael, Perthshire, the daughter of Peter Shaw and Margaret Stewart.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Edinburgh on 4th July, 1849. He was ordained in Shotts, Lanarkshire, on 29th August, 1850. As a result of a call signed to him on 24th December, 1860, he was translated to John Knox, Glasgow.

Death
He died on 16th December, 1900, at Lindsaylands, Biggar, Lanarkshire. His wife died there in 1890.

Publication – by him:
In memoriam Rev. James Munro, Rutherglen, with others, Rutherglen, 1885

Family
They had issue including:

(1) James Smith born on 6th May, 1855, in Shotts, Lanarkshire.

(2) Patrick Smith born on 16th March, 1858, in Shotts, Lanarkshire.

(3) Margaret Smith born in 1858, in Shotts, Lanarkshire – presumably a twin of Patrick. She married George Ernest Philip in 1881 in Biggar. Lanarkshire – the son of George Philip, a Free Church minister. She died on 27th March, 1947, at 14 Hope Terrace, Edinburgh. She was buried on 31st March in Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh.

(4) Ralph Colley Smith born on 17th March, 1860, in Shotts, Lanarkshire. He married Roberta Romanes at Harryburn, Lauder, Berwickshire, on 4th October, 1893. He farmed Ormiston for 56 years. He died on 18th May, 1942, in Eckford, Roxburghshire, and was buried there on 21st May. His wife was a niece of Alexander Thomson Cosens, parish minister of Broughton.

Publications – by him
The true freedom of the Church of Christ in the light of scripture, and how it can be secured, speeches delivered in the Free Presbytery of Glasgow, March 10, 1869, with others, Glasgow, Thomas Murray and Son, 1869
The Best Match; or, the Soul’s espousal to Christ opened and improved, Edward Pearse, with preface by R. C. Smith
In memoriam: Rev. James Munro, Rutherglen, including sermon by R.C. Smith preached in Rutherglen Free Church on 16th November, 1884, Rutherglen, 1885

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 5/7/1901, Lindsaylands, County of Lanark, d. 16/12/1900 at Lindsaylands aforesaid, testate, Lanark Sheriff Court, NRS SC38/42/9

Sources
Glasgow Herald, 6th October, 1893; The Scotsman, 18th December, 1900, p.10; 21st May, 1942, p.3; 29th March, 1947, p.8

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SMITH, ROBERT, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.321
Born in the parish of Kilmaurs, 1787. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained, 1815, at Lochwinnoch. Married, 1820, Marjory Barr. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Became senior minister, 1859. Died, 1865.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1815, Lochwinnoch, FES, Vol.3, p.153. In the Free Church, he served in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire.

Family
His daughter, Jessie Smith, was the second wife of George Clazy, a Free Church minister.

Publications – by him
New Statistical Account, January, 1836, Lochwinnoch, Vol.7, Renfrew, p.74
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Against Maynooth endowment, 19th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/179; Poor law amendment bill, 21st June, 1845, NRS GD112/51/203
The testimony of Scripture concerning intoxicating liquors, Paisley, 1847?
Life and some remains of the late Rev. Duncan Macfarlan, of Renfrew, Paisley, Alex. Gardner, 1856
Foreshadowings of coming events, Edinburgh, John MacLaren, 1860
‘Found in him’, reminiscences, letters, &c. of Margaret and Marjory, daughters of the late Rev. Robert Smith, D.D., Lochwinnoch, Paisley, J. and R. Parlane, 1880
Free Church Pulpit, Vol.3, p.180, Importunate prayer
The Scottish Christian Herald, Vol.2, p.377, Change produced by Death; Robert Whyte, a Biographical Sketch, pp. 627 and 643; p.649, The Character and Peaceful Death of the Righteous; Vol.3, Memoir of Mary and Ann Erskine, pp. 195 and 211; 2nd series, Vol.2, p.644, Memoir of the Late Alexander Telfer

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Robert Smith
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Smith or Barr, Marjory, 8/8/1881, Harvey Square, Lochwinnoch, widow of Robert Smith, D.D., Minister, Free Protesting Church, Lochwinnoch, d. 08/05/1881 at Lochwinnoch, testate, Inventory only, Paisley Sheriff Court, NRS SC58/42/48; Will, Paisley Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC58/45/2
Andrew Neil, schoolmaster, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.264 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 7, p.30
28th March, 1838, Eighth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.276 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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SMITH, ROBERT, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.321
Born in the parish of Benholm, 1816. Studied at Marischal College, Aberdeen, and took his theological course partly at Aberdeen and partly at St. Andrews. Appointed missionary to the Jews at Budapest, 1841. Returned for ordination, 1842. Married, 1846, Emma D. Jackson. Transferred to Amsterdam, 1848, and, 1857, to Frankfort. Resigned owing to ill-health, 1859. He spent some years as a private chaplain in England. In 1867 his strength was so far restored that he accepted a call from the congregation at Corsock, Kirkcudbrightshire. Was for several years clerk of the Synod of Dumfries. Died, 1894.

Publications.—Coming Events. Inspiration: its Nature and Proof. Posthumous.—The Quiet Thoughts of a Quiet Thinker, edited by Professor Lindsay.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1842, Missionary, FES, Vol.7, p.716. In the Free Church, he served in Corsock, Kirkcudbrightshire.

Publications – by him
Inspiration, its nature and proofs, with an appendix on Rev. Principal Gore’s essay in “Lux mundi”, Edinburgh, MacNiven and Wallace, 1891
Early days of the mission to the Jews at Pesth, Edinburgh, Oliphant, Anderson & Ferrier, 1893?
The quiet thoughts of a quiet thinker, being extracts from the diaries of the Rev. Robert Smith, D.D. of Corsock, Edinburgh, Oliphant, Anderson & Ferrier, 1896
The life of the Lord Jesus Christ, a complete critical examination of the origin, contents, and connection of the Gospels, translated from the German of J.P. Lange; four volumes: Vol.4 translated by S. Manson and Robert Smith

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Robert Smith
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 30/7/1894, D.D., F.C. Manse, Corsock, Kirkcudbrightshire, d. 12/06/1894 at Corsock, testate, Kirkcudbright Sheriff Court, NRS SC16/41/48; 25/5/1895, Additional Inventory, Kirkcudbright Sheriff Court, NRS SC16/41/49
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 30/7/1894, D.D., F.C. Manse, Corsock, Kirkcudbrightshire, d. 12/06/1894 at Corsock, testate, Kirkcudbright Sheriff Court, NRS SC16/41/48; 25/5/1895, Additional Inventory, Kirkcudbright Sheriff Court, NRS SC16/41/49

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SMITH, SAMUEL

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.321
Born, 1798. Son of Rev. S. Smith, Borgue. Studied at the University, Edinburgh. Ordained at Borgue, 1834. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Married, 1831, Agnes W. Wotherspoon. Resigned, 1861. Died, 1868.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1834, Borgue, FES, Vol.2, p.397. In the Free Church, he served in Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire.

Publications – by him
New Statistical Account, December, 1843, Borgue, Vol.4, Kirkcudbright, p.47
A testimony to the free grace of God, with an answer to the question Am I a Christian?, Kirkcudbright, J. Nicholson, 1841
The second coming of Christ, being the substance of two discourses preached in the Free Church, Gatehouse, on the 17th of March, 1844, after the funeral of the Rev. Robert Jeffrey, late minister of Girthon, Kirkcudbright, J. Nicholson, 1844?
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Dissenters chapel bill; mixed marriages in Ireland, 10 May, 1844, NRS GD112/51/168; 30th May, 1846, Sites, NRS GD112/74/829; Against Maynooth grant and Sunday travel, 21st April,1845, NRS GD112/51/180
Letter concerning the Manse Fund Scheme, Borgue?, 1853
Goads and nails, plain sermons by a country presbytery, with others, Edinburgh, J. Maclaren, 1861
Free Church Pulpit, Vol.3, p.217, Dying unto the Lord

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 30/10/1868, Minister of Free Church at Borgue, thereafter residing at Lothianbank Dalkeith, Inventory, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/140; S, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/117
W. Poole, schoolmaster, Borgue Academy, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.189 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 3, p.16; Appendix 2, p.6 and Appendix 2, p.14
For photo by Hill and Adamson see here

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SMITH, STEVENSON

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.321
Born at Hamilton, 1833. Studied at the Universities, Glasgow, Berlin, and Heidelberg, Free Church College, Glasgow, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Sanquhar, 1863. Married, 1867, Elizabeth Hamilton. Resigned, 1883. Died, 1884.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 16th August, 1833, in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, the son of James Smith, draper’s clerk, and Ann Simpson. He was brought up in Glasgow.

Education
After completing his Arts course at Glasgow University he studied in Germany at Berlin and Heidelberg. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1859-60.

Marriage
He married Helen Elizabeth Hamilton on 5th March, 1867, at Greenhill Park, Morningside, Edinburgh (Registration: 1867 685/5 74 Newington). She was then resident at 2 Upper Gilmour Place, Edinburgh. She was born on 26th September, 1836, in Kentish Town, London, England, the daughter of Alexander Hamilton, merchant, and Matilda Auld. She was baptized on 16th November of that year in Regent Square Church of Scotland, London, England.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Glasgow in June, 1861, and was ordained in Sanquhar, Dumfries-shire, in August, 1863. He resigned his charge in March, 1883.

Death
He died on 18th December, 1884, at 1 Forbes Road, Edinburgh. His widow lived latterly at 58 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, died there on 13th September, 1904.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Matilda Auld Hamilton Smith born on 29th March, 1869, in Sanquhar, Dumfries-shire. She died there that same year.

(2) Alexander Hamilton Smith born on 17th July, 1870, at the Free Church Manse, Sanquhar, Dumfries-shire. He died in 1880 in Newington, Edinburgh.

(3) Annie Matilda Smith born on 23rd August, 1872, in Sanquhar, Dumfries-shire. She died at the Free Church Manse there in March, 1882.

(4) James William Hamilton Smith born on 26th February, 1874, in Sanquhar, Dumfries-shire. He became a United Free Church minister.

Publications – by him
Marriage with a deceased wife’s sister, contrary to nature and the word of God, Edinburgh, John Maclaren, 1871
Why are we Free Churchmen?, Edinburgh, Maclaren & Macniven, 1875
A study of Scripture inspiration, and its bearing on present controversies, Edinb.urgh, 1877
A review of Professor Smith’s article on Hebrew language and literature, Edinburgh, J. Maclaren & Son, 1880

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Stevenson Smith
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 13/7/1885, sometime Minister, F.C., Sanquhar, County of Dumfries, afterwards residing at 1 Forbes Road, Edinburgh, d. 18/12/1884 at Edinburgh, intestate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/241;
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Smith or Hamilton, Helen Elizabeth, 18/11/1904, 58 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, widow of Revd Stevenson Smith, minister of the Free Church of Scotland at Sanquhar, d. 13/09/1904 at Edinburgh, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/44; Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/361

Sources
Glasgow Herald, 20th July, 1870; 18th March, 1882; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 4th April, 1883, p.9

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SMITH, THOMAS, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.321
Born, 1817. Son of Rev. James Smith, minister of the parish of Symington, Lanarkshire. Studied at the University, Edinburgh. Ordained missionary to Calcutta, 1839. Married, the same year, Grace Whyte. Returned to Scotland, 1858. Became minister of Cowgatehead Church, Edinburgh, 1859. In 1880 he was appointed Lecturer on Evangelistic Theology. He retired in 1892. He was Moderator of the General Assembly, 1891. Dr. Smith was a distinguished mathematician, continuing his studies in that abstract science from student days throughout his long life. He was one of the first advocates of what came to be known as the Zenana movement for the benefit of the women of India, an article written by him as early as 1840 in the Calcutta Christian Observer propounding the scheme in its broad and essential features.

Publications.—The Christian’s Patrimony. Medieval Missions. Life of Dr. Duff. Treatise on Plane Geometry. Life of James Begg, D.D., 2 vols. Dr. Smith edited an edition of the Puritans in some 50 vols. He also translated a part of the writings of Clement of Rome, Bacon’s Novum Organum, Vinet’s Etudes sur Pascal, etc.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1839, Missionary, FES, Vol.7, p.707

Publications
See separate document here.

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SMITH, WALTER

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.322
Born at Lockerbie, 1818. Studied at the University, Edinburgh. Became teacher in the parish of Kirkpatrick-Fleming, but was dismissed for his adherence to the Free Church. Ordained at Half-Morton, 1844. Married, 1847, Margaret L. Brown. Translated to Liverpool, 1848. His health suffered there, and he was re-translated to Half-Morton, 1856. Died, 1890.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 19th January, 1818, in Tundergarth, Dumfries-shire, the son of John Smith, farmer, and Helen Bell. In 1841, he was a teacher in Kirkpatrick Fleming, Dumfries-shire, but was dismissed from his post because of his adherence to the Free Church.

Marriage
He married Margaret Lorrain Brown on 11th January, 1847, in Dornock, Dumfries-shire. She was baptized on 14th January, 1824, in Half Morton, Dumfries-shire, the daughter of Joseph Brown, farmer, and Janet Lorrain.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbtery of Lockerbie on 2nd August, 1843. He was ordained in Half-Morton and Gretna, Dumfries-shire, in May, 1844. He was translated to St Peter’s, Liverpool. Lancashire, England, a call being signed to him in November, 1846; and he was translated back to Half Morton on 7th August, 1856.

Death
He died on 20th April, 1890, at the Free Church Manse, Half Morton, Dumfries-shire. His wife died there on 21st May, 1883.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Margaret Janet Smith born in the 2nd quarter of 1849 in West Derby, Lancashire, England. She died on 21st April, 1933, in Fulham, London, England.

(2) Helen Georgina Smith born in the 1st quarter of 1851 in West Derby, Lancashire, England. She died on 12th May, 1864, in Half Morton, Dumfries-shire.

(3) John Smith born about 1852 in West Derby, Lancashire, England. He studied medicine and went out with “Mackay of Uganda” but died of fever at Kagei, Uganda, on 11th May, 1877.

(4) Annie Lorrain Smith, O.B.E., born on 23rd October, 1854, in West Derby, Lancashire, England. She was an “unofficial worker” at the British Museum, London, England. She made important contributions to the study of British fungi and lichens. She died in 1937. One source says she died in Kensington, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. On the other hand, there is a death record of Annie L. Smith who died in Fulham, London, England, in the 3rd quarter of 1937, aged 83 – so surely she died in Kensington, London, England.

(5) Joseph Brown Smith born in 1857 in Half Morton, Dumfries-shire. He was an accountant and actuary in Melbourne, Australia.

(6) Walter Smith born in 1860 in Half Morton, Dumfries-shire.

(7) James Lorrain Smith born on 21st August, 1862, in Half Morton, Dumfries-shire. In 1911 he was a Professor of Pathology living in Chorlton, Lancashire, England. He married Isabella Meek-Edmond on 28th December, 1894. He died on 18th April, 1931, at 8 Cobden Crescent, Edinburgh.

(8) Jane Elizabeth Smith born on 10th April, 1864, in Half Morton, Dumfries-shire.

(9) William George Smith born on 25th August, 1866, in Half Morton, Dumfries-shire. He was lecturer in Psychology in Edinburgh University. He died on 27th November, 1918, at Plewlands Terrace, Edinburgh.

(10) Walter Smith born on 2nd July, 1869, in Half Morton, Dumfries-shire.

There is a memorial in the Half Morton graveyard commemorating Walter Smith, his wife, and their children: Helen Georgina Smith; John Smith; and James Lorraine Smith.

Publication – by him
Free Church Pulpit, Vol.3, p.210, The choice and conduct of Felix – a warning to anxious souls

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Walter Smith
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 27/6/1890, F.C. Minister, Half Morton, County of Dumfries, d. 20/04/1890 at F.C. Manse aforesaid, testate, Inventory only, Dumfries Sheriff Court, NRS SC15/41/22

Sources
Stock, Sarah Geraldina, The Story of Uganda Victoria Nyanza Mission, p.20 etc; Longtown19; Lichenology; Liverpool Mercury, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, 27th November, 1846; The Morning Post, London, England, 2nd January, 1895, p.1; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 26th August,, 1912, p.7; 25th November, 1918, p.7; 13th September, 1937, p.8

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SMITH, WALTER CHALMERS, D.D. (Glasgow), LL.D. (Edinburgh and Aberdeen)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.322
Born at Aberdeen, 1824. Studied at Marischal College, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Chadwell Street, London, 1850. Married, 1853, Agnes Monteith. Translated, 1854, to Orwell; 1858, to Roxburgh Church, Edinburgh; 1862, to Glasgow, Tron; and, 1876, to Edinburgh, High. Became senior minister, 1894. Was Lecturer on Evangelistic Theology in sessions 1894-95 and 1899-1900. In the Jubilee year of the Free Church Dr. Smith was Moderator of the General Assembly (1893). Early in his career Dr. Smith won a high place in the literary world.

Publications.—The Bishop’s Walk. Olrig Grange. Borland Hall. Raban; or, Life-Splinters. Hilda among the Broken Gods. Kildrostan: a Dramatic Poem. Thoughts for Sunday Evenings. The Sermon on the Mount. North Country folk. Power and Verification of Prayer.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Orwell (Milnathort), Kinross-shore; Roxburgh, Edinburgh; Tron, Glasgow; and High, Edinburgh. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.11, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1896 and died in 1908.

Family
His daughter Rebecca Monteith Smith married Alexander James Carlile the son of James Edward Carlile, a Free Church minister.

Publications – about him
Dictionary of National Biography (1912 Supplement), T.F. Henderson, Smith, Walter Chalmers
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, T. F. Henderson, revised by Lionel Alexander Ritchie, Smith, Walter Chalmers [pseuds. Orwell, Hermann Kunst] (1824–1908), United Free Church of Scotland minister and poet

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SMITH, WILLIAM, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.322
Born in the parish of Banchory-Devenick, 1814. Studied at Marischal College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Kincardine O’Neil, 1849. [Vol. 2 says 1848.] Married Jane Gillespie. Died, 1887.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born (or baptised) on 19th August, 1815, in Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire, the son of William Smith, mercantile clerk, and Janet Forbes.

Education
He had an ordinary education as a boy; studied on his own while working as a clerk in a business in Aberdeen, and then attended the Grammar School there. He entered Mariscgal College, Aberdeen, in 1837 and gained his M.A. degree. He commenced his divinity studies there but at the Disruption studied at the Free Church College, Aberdeen.

Marriage
He married Jane Gillespie on 4th August, 1842, in St Nicholas, Aberdeenshire. She was born on 19th August, 1823, in Aberdeen, the daughter of James Gillespie, merchant, and Helen Chapman.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Ellon and was ordained in January, 1849, at Kincardine O’Neil, Aberdeenshire.

Death
He died on 9th July, 1887, at the Free Church Manse, Kincardine O’Neil, Aberdeenshire, of phthisis (Registration: 1887 209/ 9 Kincardine O’Neil (Aberdeen)). His wife died there in 1877.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Mary Chapman Smith baptized on 18th May, 1843, in St Nicholas, Aberdeen. She married a Lieutenant in the Indian Navy – Alexander Harvey Hall in 1879 in Kincardine O’Neil, Aberdeenshire.

(2) John Webster Smith baptized on 31st March, 1845, in St Nicholas, Aberdeen.

(3) James Gillespie Smith baptized on 31st August, 1847, St Nicholas, Aberdeen.

(4) Harvey Hall Smith born on 13th and baptized on 29th July, 1849, Kincardine O’Neil, Aberdeenshire. He married Elizabeth Mary Stewart on 15th January, 1879, in St Nicholas, Aberdeen. He was a bank agent.

(5) Jessie Innes Smith born on 21st May, and baptized on 13th July, 1851, in Kincardine O’Neil, Aberdeenshire. She died in 1921 in Rubislaw, Aberdeen.

(6) William Scott Smith born on 12th May, 1853, in Kincardine O’Neil, Aberdeenshire.

(7) George Innes Smith born on 10th February, 1855, in Kincardine O’Neil, Aberdeenshire. He became a Free Church minister.

(8) Alexander Gillespie Smith born on 15th March, 1857, in Kincardine O’Neil, Aberdeenshire. He graduated from Aberdeen University, M.A. in 1879; M.B., C.M. in 1883; and M.D., in 1886. He died on 3rd April, 1901, in Errol, Newtyle, Angus.

(9) Andrew Barron Smith born on 26th February, 1859, in Kincardine O’Neil, Aberdeenshire.

(10) David Robert Smith born on 26th January, 1861, in Kincardine O’Neil, Aberdeenshire.

(11) Charles Edward Smith born on 26th January, 1861, in Kincardine O’Neil, Aberdeenshire. He died there that same year.

(12) Helen Jane Smith born on 7th March, 1863, in Kincardine O’Neil, Aberdeenshire.

(13) Agnes Robertson Smith born on 15th May, 1865, in Kincardine O’Neil, Aberdeenshire. She died in 1922 in St Ninians, Stirlingshire.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: William Smith
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 26/8/1887, Free Church, Minister, Craigmyle, Torphins, parish of Kincardine O’Neil, d. 09/07/1887 at Craigmyle, testate, deponent Jessie Innes Smith, spinister, Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/101; 31/8/1887, Will, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/100

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SMITH, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.322
Born in Caithness-shire, 1849. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Greyfriars’, Aberdeen, 1885. Married, 1889, Martha J. Drummond.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Greyfriars’, Aberdeen. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.413). He became senior minister in 1922 and died in 1923.

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SMITH, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.322
Born at St. Fergus, 1855. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Scarborough, 1885. Married, 1886, Agnes S. Kerr. Resigned, 1887. Translated, 1891, to Wolflee; but died a week after his induction. [Vol. 2 says he was there from 7th January to 28th February.]

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 2nd July, 1855, in St Fergus, Banffshire, the son of James Smith, wright and blacksmith, and Esther Woodman. His father was a Free Church elder.

Marriage
He married Agnes Shewan Kerr. She was born on 25th January, 1858, in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, the daughter of John Kerr and Margaret Deans.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Deer on 26th July, 1881. He was unanimously and cordially elected by the English Presbyterian congregation in Scarborough, Yorkshire, on 28th September, 1885. After returning from Scarborough he assisted in various congregations including Roberton, near Hawick, and Wolflee, Roxburghshire, to which he was eventually called. He was inducted on 9th January, 1891, but preached only once as minister there before his death.

Death
He died on 28th February, 1891, in Hobkirk, Roxburghshire. His wife died in 1943 in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) John Kerr Smith born in 1890 in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire. He died there the following year.

Publication – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: William Smith.

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SMITH, WILLIAM PIRIE, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.322
Born at Aberdeen, 1811. Studied at Marischal College, Aberdeen. After learning a trade and acting as teacher in Aberdeen and in Kincardine O’Neil, Mr. Smith took his theological course. Ordained at Keig and Tough, 1845. Married Jane Robertson. Became senior minister, 1880. Died, 1890. Dr. Smith was the father of Professor William Robertson Smith.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was baptized on 14th April, 1811, in Old Machar, Aberdeen, the son of Gilbert Smith and Mary Michie.

Education
He left school and worked at a trade. He then matriculated at King’s College, in 1835 and M.A. in 1839. He won the Hutton Prize. He was awarded the D.D. degree in 1873. He was a teacher before entering the ministry.

Marriage
He married Jane Robertson on 16th July, 1844, in Old Machar, Aberdeen. She was baptized on 22nd January, 1821, in Aberdeen, the daughter of Peter Robertson and Isabella Giles.

Ministry
He was licensed in the spring on 1844. He was ordained in Keig and Tough, Aberdeenshire, on 5th December, 1845. In 1881 Hugh Hart Currie was ordained here as his colleague and successor.

Death
He lived at 2 Skene Place, then at 61 Fountainhall Road, Aberdeen, and he died there on 24th February, 1890. His widow lived at 61 Fountainhall Road, Aberdeen, and died there on 3rd December, 1899.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Mary Jane Smith born on 11th July and baptized on 10th August, 1845, in Old Machar, Aberdeen. She died in 1864 in Keig, Aberdeenshire.

(2) William Robertson Smith born on 8th November, 1846, in Keig, Aberdeenshire. He was a Free Church minister.

(3) George Michie Smith baptized on 23rd February, 1848, in Keig, Aberdeenshire. He graduated M.A. from Aberdeen University in 1866. He died on 27th April, 1866, in Keig, Aberdeenshire.

(4) Isabella Giles Smith baptized on 2nd October, 1849, in Keig, Aberdeenshire. She died in 1938 in Aberdeen.

(5) Ellen Deans Smith baptized on 26th April, 1851, in Keig, Aberdeenshire. She married a Free Church minister – James Hamilton Allan – see there for more information about her.

(6) Eliza Stewart Smith baptized on 9th November, 1852, in Keig, Aberdeenshire. She died there in 1857.

(7) Charles Michie Smith baptized on 13th July, 1854, in Keig, Aberdeenshire. He graduated M.A. from Aberdeen University and B.Sc. in Engineering from Edinburgh University. He became Professor of Mathematics in the Christian College in Madras, India. He was appointed Government astronomer in Madras. He died in India on 27th September, 1922.

(8) Male Smith born on 4th March, 1857, in Keig, Aberdeenshire. He died there that same year.

(9) Alice Smith born on 27th April, 1858, in Keig, Aberdeenshire. She accompanied her brother, William, when he studied in Germany. There she met Hans Thiele whom she later married on 10th January, 1883, in Aberdeen. He was an accountant. The couple lived in Germany and raised a family there. She died there on 25th June, 1943.

(10) Lucy Smith born on 22nd September, 1859, in Keig, Aberdeenshire. She had an eventful life and finally lived with her brother Charles in Madras, India, and died there on 7th March, 1922.

(11) Herbert Smith born on 8th February, 1862, in Keig, Aberdeenshire. He worked as a bank clerk. He died on 17th December, 1887, in Old Machar, Aberdeen.

Publications – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Sites, 5th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/206
Preface (offered as a solemn warning) for a new edition of M. Renan’s “Life of Jesus”, London, 1864
The organic unity of the Christian Church, a sermon on John 17:20-21, preached before the Free Provincial Synod of Aberdeen, April 14, 1868, Aberdeen, George Davidson, 1868
State churches, Edinburgh?, Scottish Disestablishment Association, 1874?
Scottish tracts for the times, No. 1 — ‘The Bible’ by the Rev. Walter Wood, A.M., Elie, examined by Mnason, that is, William Pirie Smith, Aberdeen, Alexander Murray, 1880

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: William Pirie Smith
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 18/3/1890, doctor of divinity, minister of the Free Church of Keig and Tough, residing at the Manse at Keig, thereafter at 2 Skene Place, then at 61 Fountainhall Road, d. 24/02/1890 at Aberdeen, testate, deponed by William Robertson Smith, Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/109; 31/3/1890, Will, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/105
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Smith or Robertson, Jane, 18/1/1900, 61 Fountainhall Road, Aberdeen, widow of Revd William Pirie Smith, D.D., Free Church, minister of Keig and Tough, Aberdeenshire, d. 03/12/1899 at Aberdeen, testate, Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/139; Will, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/121, 21/4/1900, Extract Additional Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/140

Source
Venitap.

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SMITH, WILLIAM ROBERTSON, LL.D. (Aberdeen)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.322
Born in 1845, the son of the Rev. Dr. W. P. Smith, minister of Keig and Tough. He studied at the University of Aberdeen and at the New College, Edinburgh. He was appointed in 1870 Professor of Old Testament Language and Literature in the Free Church College, Aberdeen. Contributions to the Encyclopaedia Britannica (of which shortly afterwards he became editor), notably one on “Bible” and another on “Hebrew Language and Literature,” led to protracted discussions between the Professor and the College Committee, the Aberdeen Presbytery, and the General Assembly of the Free Church. Professor Smith’s defence of himself was brilliant and dignified, his speeches showing him to be a keen reasoner and ready debater. The “Case” began in 1877 and ended in 1881, when the Assembly by a majority decided “it was no longer safe or advantageous that Professor Smith should continue to teach in one of her colleges,” and declared the Professorship of Hebrew in Aberdeen vacant. Shortly afterwards Professor Smith was appointed to the Chair of Arabic at Cambridge. He was also elected Librarian of the University. He died at Cambridge in 1894. Professor Smith possessed one of the keenest intellects ever applied to the scientific study of the Holy Scriptures. With all his dialectical brilliancy he was one of the most devout of men.

Publications.—In addition to numerous contributions to the Encyclopaedia Britannica and scientific journals, Professor Smith published: The Old Testament in the Jewish Church. The Prophets of Israel. Kinship and Marriage in Early Arabia. The Religion of the. Semites (Burnett Lectures).

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 8th November, 1846, in Keig, Aberdeenshire, the son of William Pirie Smith, Free Church minister, and Jane Robertson. His sister married James Hamilton Allan, a Free Church minister.

Education
He graduated M.A. from Aberdeen University in 1865. He was awarded the LL.D. degree from Aberdeen University in 1882; the M.A. degree from Cambridge University, England, and the D.D. degree from Strasburg University. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1866-1870. During his student days, he made several trips abroad, especially to Germany where he encountered the latest ideas on Biblical criticism, and to Egypt where he studied Arabic.

Career
He was ordained to the Hebrew Chair in the Aberdeen Free Church College in 1870. When he was removed from his post, he became assistant Editor and then Editor of the Encyclopaedia Britannica. In 1883 he moved to Cambridge, England, first as Lord Almoner’s Reader in Arabic; he became a fellow of Christ’s College in 1884. After some years as Cambridge University Librarian, he was appointed to the Thomas Adams chair of Arabic in 1889. He specialized in the study of the history of religion, especially of Semitic religion.

Among those opposed to his views in the Free Church was George Macaulay, who was reported as saying: “there was no doubt that the Presbytery of Aberdeen accepted Professor Smith’s decisions as oracles and that Professor Smith treated the members of Presbytery as he had done the College Committee – namely as if they were so many raw students sitting at this feet to receive from his lips instruction in the rudimentary principles of Oriental languages, Oriental habits of life, theology, faith, criticism, exegesis, and historical science.”

Death
He died on 31st March, 1894, at Cambridge, England.

Publications – by him
See here for a lot of material; and especially this; therefore no further bibliography here.

Publications – about him
Doctoral Thesis, Author: Booth, Gordon Kempt; Awarding Body: University of Aberdeen; Awarded: 1999: William Robertson Smith : the scientific, literary and cultural context from 1866 to 1881;
Booth, Gordon K., Scottish Church History Society, A very curious attachment: William Robertson Smith and Paul de Lagarde
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 28/5/1894, doctor in divinity and doctor of laws sometime professor of Hebrew, Free Church College, Aberdeen, afterwards of 61 Fountainhall Road there, and of Christ’s College, Cambridge, professor of Arabic in University of Cambridge, d. 31/03/1894 at Cambridge, testate, Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/122; Will. Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/113
Papers of the Family of Mackintosh of Mackintosh: Legal and financial correspondence, Proposal for a newspaper editorial on the dismissal of Professor William Robertson Smith, 2-12 May, 1881, NRS GD176/2823

Sources
Venitap; Britannica; Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 18th May, 1877

His early letters were available on line at: www.gkbenterprises.fsnet.co.uk/letters/index.html. Last time I looked, they weren’t there any longer. But there is a web-site dedicated to Smith: see here.

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SMITH, WILLIAM WHYTE, B.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.322
Born at Dumdum, Bengal, 1849. Son of Dr. Thomas Smith. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Galashiels, 1873. Married, 1879, Janet Rogers Brown. Translated to Edinburgh, Newington, 1885.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Galashiels, Selkirkshire; and Newington, Edinburgh. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.20, where a short biography is given). He died in 1904.

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SMYTH, JOHN, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.322
Born at Ayr, 1796. Studied at the University, Edinburgh. Ordained at St. George’s, Glasgow, 1823. Married, 1825, Margaret Davidson; and, 1834, Violet Isabella Lockhart. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. In 1853 Dr. Smyth was Moderator of the General Assembly. Died, 1860.

Publications.—The Forgiveness of Sins. The Popish Anti-Christ.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1823, St George’s, Glasgow, FES, Vol.3, p.443. In the Free Church, he served in St. George’s, Glasgow.

Publications
See separate document here.

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SOMERVILLE, ALEXANDER NEILL, D.D. (Glasgow)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.323

Born at Edinburgh, 1813. Studied at the University, Edinburgh. Ordained at Anderston, Glasgow, 1837. Married, 1841, Isabella M. Ewing. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Became senior minister, 1877. Prior to this he had been one of the Church’s deputies to Canada, and had also engaged in short evangelistic missions in Scotland, Spain, and India. When set free from regular pastoral work, Dr. Somerville devoted the rest of his life to a series of evangelistic tours throughout the world. He visited Australia and the neighbouring colonies, the Continent of Europe, South Africa, Asia Minor, and completed his labours by a special visit to the Jews in Eastern Europe. He was Moderator of the General Assembly in 1886, and during his year of office traversed as an evangelist the Highlands of Scotland. For the last nineteen years of his life the great Scottish evangelist was the representative of the Barony of Somerville, which fell dormant in 1870 at the death of the nineteenth Scottish peer, but he preferred no claim. Died, 1889.

Publications.—Sacred Triads, Doctrinal and Practical, chiefly for the use of Young Persons. Posthumous.—A Modem Apostle: Alexander N. Somerville, D.D. By George Smith, C.I.E., LL.D.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1837, Anderston, Glasgow, FES, Vol.3, p.390; FES, Vol.8, p.288. In the Free Church, he served in Anderston, Glasgow.

Family
His daughter Marianne Somerville married George Halley Knight, a Free Church minister.

Publications
See separate document here.

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SOMERVILLE, DAVID, D.D. (Edinburgh)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.323
Born at Edinburgh, 1838. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at St. John’s, Dundee, 1867. Married, 1872, Helen Walker. Translated, 1878, to Rothesay, Free Parish; and, 1885, to Roseburn, Edinburgh.

Publication.—Pauline Christology; or, the Doctrine of the Second Adam (Cunningham Lectures).

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 23rd January, 1858 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.207). In the Free Church, he served in St. John’s, Dundee; Free Parish, Rothesay; and Roseburn, Edinburgh. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.26). He died in 1903.

Family
He had a son, David Somerville, who was a United Free Church minister: Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.240.

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SOMERVILLE, JAMES EWING, B.A., B.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.323
Born at Glasgow, 1843. Son of Dr. A. N. Somerville. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow, and at Berlin. Ordained at Langholm, 1870. Married, 1874, Margaret Campbell White; and, 1890, Margaret S. Sandeman. Translated, 1875, to Broughty-Ferry, East. Resigned, owing to the state of his health, 1884; but was able to resume ministerial work at Mentone, 1887, where he was inducted, 1891, in which year the Presbyterian Church was opened by C. H. Spurgeon.

Publications.—Articles in British and Foreign Evangelical Review, also in Transactions of Natural History Society of Glasgow, etc. Editor from the beginning of the Continental Presbyterian.

Supplementary Information
In the Free Church, he served in Langholm, Dumfries-shire; and East, Broughty-Ferry, Angus. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.527). He retired in 1920 and died in 1923.

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SOMERVILLE, JOHN, B.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.323
Born at Coatbridge, 1860. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Chirnside, Berwickshire, 1891.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Chirnside, Berwickshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.69, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1920 and died in 1925.

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SOMERVILLE, JOSEPH

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.323
Born at Kelso, 1797. Studied at the University, Edinburgh, and also under Dr. Lawson, at Selkirk. Ordained, 1823, at St. Thomas’s, Glasgow. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Died, 1844. [Not visible in Vol. 2.]

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1823, St Thomas’, Glasgow, FES, Vol.3, p.467. His name does not appear on the List of signatories of the Act of Separation as printed in Ewing. MacKelvie, Annals, p.673: This says he joined the Free Church and left it.

Publications – by him
The Scottish Pulpit, Vol.2, p.13, The only Alternative; Vol.3, p.205, On the apparent Discrepancy betwixt the Apostles Paul and James on the subject of Justification

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 28/2/1845, minister of Saint Thomas Glasgow, then resided at Helensburgh, parish of Row, Dumbarton County, Dumbarton Sheriff Court, NRS SC65/34/4
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Sommerville, Mary, Mrs, alias Duncan, 18/10/1858, sometime relict of John Keaton, merchant in Glasgow, thereafter of Revd Joseph Sommerville, sometime minister of St Thomas Church, Glasgow, Paisley Sheriff Court, NRS SC58/42/24
Second Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, Appendix 2, p.108 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]; Schedule of Queries and Additional Declarations, Appendix 3, p.329

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SOMMERVILLE, GEORGE REYNOLDS

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.323
Born at Edinburgh, 1825. Studied at the University, Edinburgh, Divinity Hall, Original Secession Church, and New College, Edinburgh. Admitted to the Free Church, 1851. Ordained at Logie and Gauldry, 1852. Married, 1871, Mary Wilkie Isdale. Became senior minister, 1890.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1852, Antiburgher, Student, Scott, Scott, Annals, p.588. In the Free Church, he served in Logie and Gauldry, Fife.This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.372). He died in 1905.

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 28/2/1905, U.F. Strathview, Emma Terrace, Blairgowrie, d. 27/01/1905 at Blairgowrie, testate, Perth Sheriff Court, NRS SC49/31/199
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Sommerville or Isdale, Mary Wilkie, 7/10/1915, Strathview, Emma Terrace, Blairgowrie, widow of Rev. George Reynolds Sommerville, d. 07/07/1915 at Blairgowrie, testate, Perth Sheriff Court, NRS SC49/31/224; Perth Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC49/32/19

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SOMMERVILLE, JAMES, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.323
Born at Carstairs, 1764. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained at Symington, 1799. Married, the same year, Margaret Moodie; and, 1807, Caroline Welsh. Translated to Drumelzier, Peebles-shire, 1810. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. As a Free Church congregation could not be formed at Drumelzier, Dr. Sommerville retired to Edinburgh. Died, 1844. [Not in Vol. 2.]

Publication.—Remarks on Hume’s Doctrine of Miracles.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1799, Symington, FES, Vol.1, p.261; 1810, Drumelzier, FES, Vol.1, p.269; FES, Vol.8, p.58

Family
Brown Welsh Tree.

Publications – by him
Remarks on an article in The Edinburgh review, in which the doctrine of Hume on miracles is maintained, Edinburgh, Oliphant, Waugh & Innes, 1815
New Statistical Account, April, 1834, Drummelzier, Vol.3, Peebles, p.71; Free Church Pulpit, Vol.3, p.553, Regeneration
The penitent sinner directed to the peace of the gospel, Edinburgh, John Johnstone, 1838
The Scottish Christian Herald, Vol.1, p.392, The Christian’s Great Work; p.440, The Christian’s Motive in his Great Work

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 26/11/1844, Dr, Doctor of Divinity, residing in Edinburgh, Inventory, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/66; 26/11/1844, doctor of divinity, minister at Drumelzier House, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/1
William Paterson, schoolmaster, Village of Drumelzier, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.235 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 2, p.4
11th January, 1838, Seventh Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.58 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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SORLEY, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.324
Born at Dunfermline, 1803. Studied at the University, Edinburgh. Ordained at Belhaven, Dunbar, 1840. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Translated to Selkirk, 1843. Married, 1849, Ann W. S. Ritchie. Died, 1859.

Publication.—Danger of an Uncertain Sound.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1840, Belhaven, Dunbar, FES, Vol.1, p.402; FES, Vol.8, p.105FES, Vol.1, p.402. He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 15th December, 1821 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.171). In the Free Church, he served in Dunbar, East Lothian; and Selkirk.

Publications – by him
Papers of the Montague-Douglas-Scott Family, Dukes of Buccleuch: Applications for Churches, Rev William Sorley, vacancy at Kirkcaldy, 1835, NRS GD224/688/7
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Against Maynooth grant and Sunday trains, 18th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/178; Ms Volumes, Printed Books and Pamphlets, The great Scottish grievance and its remedy: a letter to the right hon the Earl of Aberdeen, 1854, NRS GD112/71/15/8
Prospects and perils of the Free Church, with an appendix on Christian union, Edinburgh, Q. Dalrymple, 1845
The danger of an uncertain sound, or, Doctrinal defection apprehended, with special reference to the Rev. Mr. Purves of Jedburgh’s sermons touching some points much controverted at present, Edinburgh, Myles Macphail, 1847
The great Scottish grievance and its remedy, a letter to the Right Hon. the Earl of Aberdeen, K.G., Edinburgh, Thomas C. Jack, 1854
The Christian conqueror and his reward, a sermon preached in the Free Church, Selkirk, on Sabbath, 16th October 1859, on occasion of the death of the Rev. William Sorley, James Fettes, Edinburgh, 1859

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 2/12/1859, minister of Free Church in Selkirk, died at Cliftonpark, Birkenhead, Inventory; Will and Testament; Confirmed Testament Testamentar, Selkirk Sheriff Court, NRS SC63/34/7
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 26/2/1887, 2 Dean Park Crescent, Edinburgh, widow of Rev. William Sorley, F.C. Minister, Selkirk, d. 30/01/1887 at Edinburgh, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/256; Will, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/223

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SOUPER, WILLIAM, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.324
Born at Aberdeen, 1861. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Crathie, 1893.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Crathie, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.429). He served thereafter in Clapham Junction, London, from 1902 and in Holybourne, Hants, from 1924.

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SOUTAR, ALEXANDER, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.324
Born at Brechin, 1855. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Cullen, 1885. Married, 1886, Mary Ann Henderson. Translated to Springburn, Glasgow, 1888; and, 1898, to Thurso, First.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Cullen, Banffshire; Springburn, Glasgow; and First, Thurso, Caithness. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.509, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1919.

Family
His son, David Henderson Soutar, was a minister of the United Free Church: Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.444.

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SOUTAR, JOHN, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.324
Born at Laurencekirk, 1863. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and Free Church College, Glasgow; also at Leipzig. Ordained missionary to the Jews at Tiberias, 1893. Married, 1894, Bessie Esplin.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.533). He resigned in 1906.

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SOUTER, FREDERICK

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.324
Born at Portobello, 1827. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Firth, Orkney, 1860. Translated to Cunningsburgh, Shetland, 1862. In 1875 Mr. Souter left for Victoria, where he was settled at Deniliquin, 1876; and at Miners’ Rest, 1878. Retired, 1888.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born about 1827 in Duddingston, Edinburgh, the son of Robert Souter and Jessie Stewart. His brother, William Souter, was a minister of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria – see Ward and Prentis, p. 153.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1854-58.

Marriage
He married Charlotte Morris on 18th December, 1879, in Ballarat, Victoria. She was the daughter of Thomas Morris and Anna Rees.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Shetland in 1859. In the Free Church, he served in Firth and Stennis, Orkney, 1860-62; Cunningsburgh, Shetland, 1862-75; and in the Presbyterian Church of Victoria in Deliniquin, New South Wales – Ulupna, Victoria, from 18th July, 1876, till 16th November, 1877; Coghill’s Creek – Miners’ Rest from 15th May, 1878, till his retirement on 7th March, 1888.

Death
He died on 30th April, 1915, in Coburg, Victoria. His wife died there in 1906.

Family
There is no evidence that they had issue.

Source
Jghalcrow

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SPEIRS, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.324
Born at Lochwinnoch, 1804. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained at Patna, Ayrshire, 1841. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Translated, 1845, to Kinglassie, Fife. Married, 1852, Elizabeth S. Laird. Died, 1878.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1841, Patna, FES, Vol.3, p.63. In the Free Church, he served in Dalmellington, Ayrshire; and Kinglassie, Fife.

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 7/5/1878, Minister, Free Church, Kinglassie, County of Fife, d. 08/02/1878 at Kinglassie, testate, Cupar Sheriff Court, NRS SC20/50/51

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SPENCE, ADAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.324
Born at Edrom, 1814. Studied at the New College, Edinburgh. After the Disruption he was employed as a catechist under the Presbytery of Duns and Chirnside, and was licensed by that Presbytery, 1845, “in consideration of his gifts and piety.” Ordained the same year at Houndwood. Married, 1851, Agnes Lorraine. Died, as the result of an accident, 1882.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 10th August, 1814, in Edrom, Berwickshire, the son of John Spence and Margaret Hetlie.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1844-46.

Marriage
He married Agnes Lorraine on 4th June, 1851, at 1 Park Place, Coldingham, Berwickshire. She was born about 1815 in Whitsome, Berwickshire, the daughter of George Lorraine, manufacturer, and his wife Elizabeth.

Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Grant’s House, Berwickshire.

Death
He was thrown from his horse while returning from pastoral visits on 20th January, 1882, and died three days later – in Coldingham, Berwickshire. His widow lived latterly at Duns, Berwickshire, and died there on 20th April, 1893.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Eliza Spence baptized on 6th June, 1852, in Coldingham, Berwickshire. She married John Towert in 1883 in Grantshouse, Berwickshire. He was Presbyterian minister in Neston, Cheshire, England, for many years. She died in the 4th quarter of 1894 in Wirral, Cheshire, England.

(2) Mary Margaret Spence baptized on 14th May, 1854, in Coldingham, Berwickshire. She lived with her widowed brother-in-law for some years. She died in the 1st quarter of 1920 in Wirral, Cheshire, England.

(3) John Buchan Spence born on 20th November, 1856, in Coldingham, Berwickshire. He was Medical Superintendent of the Lunatic Asylum in Ceylon. He was Lecturer in Medical Jurisprudence at the Medical College there. He died on 12th August, 1929, in Marylebone, London, England.

Publications– by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, 20th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/216

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Adam Spence
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 20/6/1882, Minister, Free Church Congregation, Houndwood, Parish of Coldingham, County of Berwick, d. 23/01/1882 at Coveyheugh, testate, Duns Sheriff Court, NRS SC60/41/31; Confirmation of Executors only, Duns Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC60/44/7
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Spence or Lorrain, Agnes, 18/5/1893, residing in Duns, widow of Rev. Adam Spence, F.C. Minister, Houndwood, Parish of Coldingham, County of Berwick, d. 20/04/1893 at Duns, testate, Inventory; Mutual Disposition, Duns Sheriff Court, NRS SC60/41/37

Source
The London Gazette, 22 October, 1929; Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, 9th June, 1851

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SPENCE, ALEXANDER, D.D. (Aberdeen)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.324
Born, 1804. Son of Rev. W. Spence, of Glenbuchat. Studied at Marischal College, Aberdeen. Ordained, 1837, at Footdee (St. Clement’s Church), Aberdeen. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Married, 1845, Janet Gibb ; and, 1852, Janet Auchie. Became senior minister, 1878. Was clerk of the Free Presbytery of Aberdeen. Died, 1890.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1837, St Clement’s, Aberdeen, FES, Vol.6, p.28; FES, Vol.8, p.532. In the Free Church, he served in St. Clement’s, Aberdeen.

Family
His father, William Spence, was a minister (see FES, Vol.6, p.127), as was his son, Alexander Easton Spence; and his daughters married Free Church ministers: Mary Jane Spence married Robert Urquhart; and Katherine Easton Spence married James MacKissack Shiach.

Publications – by him
New Statistical Account, January, 1840, Aberdeen, Vol.12, p.1
Breadalbane Muniments: Additional Papers from the Taymouth Estate Office, Letters Accompanying Petitions to Parliament etc., 31st May, 1844, University tests, NRS GD112/74/826; Sites, 19th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/215
Pastoral address to the congregation of Free St. Clement’s, Aberdeen, No. I, 1851
Remains of Rev. Robert Forbes, being a selection from his public discourses and popular lecture, revised by A. Spence, Aberdeen, George and Robert King, 1861

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 12/12/1890, doctor in divinity, minister, Saint Clement’s Free Church, Aberdeen, d. 30/08/1890 at Aberdeen, testate, spouse of Mrs Janet Auchie or Spence, Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/111; 19/12/1890, D.D., Minister, Free St Clement’s Church, Aberdeen, d. 30/08/1890 at Aberdeen, testate, Will, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/106
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Spence or Auchie, Janet, 15/1/1900, Fountainhall Road, Aberdeen, widow of Rev. Alexander Spence, D.D., minister of St Clements Free Church, d. 24/12/1899, Will, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/121; 15/2/1900, Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/139
George Bruce, schoolmaster, Footdee, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.3 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
10th October, 1837, Fifth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.372 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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SPENCE, ALEXANDER EASTON

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.324
Born at Aberdeen, 1860. Son of the foregoing. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Insch, Aberdeenshire, 1886. Married, 1890, Barbara M. Cowan.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Insch, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.434). Thereafter he served in Larbert East from 1903 (FUFC, p.50); and in Dollar from 1911 (FUFC, p.310, where a short biography is given). He died in 1919.

Family
He was the son of Alexander Spence, a Free Church minister. See there for further ministerial connections.

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SPENCE, JAMES

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.324
Born at Edinburgh, 1830. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Stobhill, 1862. Translated, 1866, to Ladhope, Galashiels. Married, the same year, Helen H. Baxter. Became senior minister, 1898.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Gorebridge, Midlothian; and Ladhope, Roxburghshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.88). He died in 1907.

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SPENCE, SAMUEL, LL.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.324
Born at Dumfries, 1803. Studied at the University, Edinburgh, and Divinity Hall of United Secession Church. Ordained at Russell Street, Liverpool, 1833. Married, 1834, Marjory H. Dick. Translated, 1838, to Dundee, Wishart Church. Joined the Free Church, 1844. Settled at Kilbirnie the same year. Became senior minister, 1880. Died, 1891.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was baptized on 8th December, 1802, in Dumfries, the son of Samuel Spence, shoemaker.

Education
He attended Dumfries Academy. After studying in Edinburgh University, in 1826 he entered the United Secession Divinity Hall.

Marriage
He married Marjory Hutton Dick. She was baptized on 7th August, 1811, in St Cuthbert’s, Edinburgh, the daughter of Thomas Dick and Marjory Rutherford.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Secession Church and ordained in Russell Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, on 3rd January, 1833. He was inducted to the Wishart Secession Church, Dundee, on 24th October, 1838. He resigned in June, 1844, and became a Free Church minister. In his farewell sermon, he dwelt long on “the divisions and heresies within her pale”. But the newspaper commentator spoke of his congregation having fallen off: “we apprehend the offerings of his diminished flock were but an inadequate remuneration for his labour among them. It has, therefore, been surmised that the advantages of the Sustentation Fund have had their due weight in bringing about this change.” His Presbytery did not immediately accept his resignation and he renounced their authority. He was called to Carluke on 24th September, 1844, but chose to be inducted in East, Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, on 10th October, 1844, his call having been signed by 270 people. He retired to the suburbs of London in 1880.

Death
He lived latterly at 8 Canterbury Road, Croydon, London, England, and died there on 30th January, 1891. His wife died there in the 4th quarter of 1901.

Family
There is no evidence that they had issue.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Samuel Spence
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 25/3/1891, formerly of the Free Church, Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, but late of 8 Canterbury Road, Croydon, Surrey, LL.D., Probate of the will, non-Scottish Court, NRS SC70/6/41
Dundee, Wishart Memorial: Photographs and illustrations, including portrait of Rev Samuel Spence, c. 1838, NRS CH3/906/34
23rd November, 1837, Sixth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.78 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

Sources
Glasgow Herald, 7th June, 1844; Dundee Courier, 18th June, 1844; 30th July, 1844; Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, 30th September, 1844

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SPENCER, ALEXANDER

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.325
Born, 1793. Signed the Probationers’ Resolutions in 1843. Ordained, 1845, at Ordiquhill, Banffshire. Married, 1856, Catherine Mackay. Became senior minister, 1873. Died, 1874.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was baptized on 9th July, 1793, in St Nicholas, Aberdeen, the son of Robert Spencer, hosier, and Jean Smith.

Education
He attended (Aberdeen?) Grammar School. He matriculated at Marischal College in 1805 and graduated M.A.. He became parish school-master in Fordoun, Kincardineshire, and in 1841 he was still in that position.

Marriage
He married Catharine Mackay on 2nd December, 1856, at the Free Church Manse, Cullen, Banffshire (Registration: 1856 150/ 10 Cullen). She was born about 1805 in Thurso, Caithness, the daughter of Robert Mackay, writer, and Barbara Campbell.

Ministry
An “Alex. Spencer, Fordoun, Auchinblae” was a name on the Roll of Probationers adhering to the Free Church. He was ordained in Ordiquhill and Ord, Banffshire, on 23rd January, 1845. George Grant MacDonald was ordained as his colleague and successor in 1873.

Death
He lived latterly at Cornhill Villa, West Cults of Aberdeen, and died there in 1874, his death being recorded in Banchory Devenick, Kincardineshire. His widow lived latterly at Argyle Cottage, Cults, Kincardineshire, and died there on 8th April, 1882.

Family
There is no evidence that they had any issue.

Publications – by him
A selection of moral lessons, natural history, Bible lessons, and poetry, exhibiting a regular outline of such entertaining and useful knowledge as is most proper to be communicated to the young, along with the art of reading; also, an appendix, containing a short English grammar and dictionary, Montrose, Smith & Co., 1831
Perhaps An introduction to the knowledge of religion, containing an outline of natural theology, evidences of revelation, bible history, and the religion of the New Testament, Edinburgh, 1840
A plea for abstinence, with suggestions on the duty of the Church in relation to it, Glasgow, William Collins, 1856
The form of sound words, a sermon, preached before the Free Synod of Aberdeen, on Tuesday, 9th April, 1867, Aberdeen, James Murray, 1867
Sunday readings recommended, Aberdeen, Murray, 1869
A communicant’s catechism, Aberdeen, James Murray, 1871

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 23/5/1874, Free Church Minister of Ordiequhill Banffshire latterly at Cornhill Villa at West Cults of Aberdeen, T. 23/05/1874 NRS SC1/37/73/p965, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/74; T. 23/05/1874 NRS SC1/37/73/p965 See Also NRS SC1/36/74/1, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/73
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Spencer or Mackay, Catharine, 18/8/1882, Mrs,sometime residing at Cornhill Villa, near Aberdeen, thereafter at Argyle Cottage, Cults, near Aberdeen, widow of Revd. Alexander Spencer, sometime minister of the Free Church, Cornhill, Banffshire, d. 08/04/1882 at Argyle Cottage, testate, Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/91; Will, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/90

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STALKER, JAMES, D.D. (Glasgow)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.325
Born at Crieff, 1848. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1874, at Kirkcaldy (St. Brycedale). Married, 1878, Joanna H. L. Alexander; and, 1884, Charlotte M. Brown Douglas. Translated to Glasgow, St. Matthew’s, 1887.

Publications.—Life of Christ, and Life of St. Paul (“Bible Class Handbooks”). The Preacher and his Models (Yale Lectures). Imago Christi. The Trial and Death of Jesus Christ. The Christology of Jesus (Cunningham Lectures). The Atonement, etc.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 18th January, 1868 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.222). In the Free Church, he served in St. Brycedale, Kirkcaldy, Fife; and St. Matthew’s, Glasgow. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.249). Thereafter he served in the Chair of Church History in Aberdeen College, from 1902 (FUFC, p.583, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1924 and died in 1927.

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STALKER, JOHN, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.325
Born at Edinburgh, 1842. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained missionary to Natal, 1873. Resigned, 1881. Became teacher in Maritzburg College.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 25th March, 1845

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1869-72.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Edinburgh in 1872. By June 1873 he had been ordained for missionary work in South Africa.

Death
He died on 22nd March, 1909. There is a memorial stone to him in the Voortrekker Cemetery West, Pietermaritzburg, Natal.

Source
Kznpr

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STALKER, JOHN, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.325
Born at Polmuir, Aberdeen, 1857. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Blairdaff, 1887. Married, 1888, Isabella Duncan Philip.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Blairdaff, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.432). He retired in 1925 Thereafter he served in Fettercairn from 1926 (FUFC, p.404, where a short biography is given).

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STARK, ALEXANDER, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.325
Born at Kilsyth, 1786. Studied at the University, Glasgow, and Divinity Hall of Burgher Synod. Ordained Burgher minister at Falkirk, 1808. Resigned, 1818, and joined the Church of Scotland. Thereafter Mr. Stark took a full four years’ course in the Edinburgh Divinity Hall. Became assistant at Lerwick, 1824. Ordained at Sandwick, Shetland, 1830. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Translated, 1844, to Closeburn, Dumfries-shire. Resigned, 1849. Died, 1881. He was probably the oldest minister in Scotland at the time of his death.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
Burgher, Student, Scott, Annals, p.483; 1808, Falkirk (Burgher), Scott, Annals, p.333; Call, Scott, Annals, p.248; Call, Scott, Annals, p.283; Call, Scott, Annals, p.384; 1830, Sandwick, FES, Vol.7, p.289. In the Free Church, he served in Harray and Sandwick, Shetland; and Closeburn, Dumfries-shire.

Publication – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Sites, 5th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/206

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 20/9/1881, Minister, Free Church of Scotland, residing at Craigendarroch, Tighnabruaich, d. 12/08/1881 at Tighnabruaich, testate, Dunoon Sheriff Court, NRS SC51/32/28
Closeburn Case: Reasons of Dissent by the Rev. Alexander Stark, from a judgment of the Free Church Presbytery of Penpont, passed on the 10th day of May 1849, in regard to the disorganised state of the Free Church Congregation of Closeburn, and the causes which have led to it, Edinburgh, John Greig, 1849
In Memoriam: The Rev. Alexander Stark … The Rev. Joseph Stark, Alexander Stark Cousland, Glasgow, Gillespie Bros., 1882
J. M. Aim, schoolmaster, Trinnigar, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.228 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 1, p.32; Appendix 1, Table 3 , p.34 and Appendix 2, p.17
3rd August, 1837, Eighth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.578 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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STARK, JAMES

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.325
Born at Cumbernauld, 1810. Studied at the University, Glasgow, and Divinity Hall, Burgher Synod. Ordained at Cartsdyke, Greenock, 1834. In 1839 Mr. Stark and his congregation joined the Church of Scotland. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. In 1854 he removed with his congregation to a new church in Greenock, known later as Wellpark Church. Became senior minister, 1872. Was clerk of the Free Presbytery of Greenock. Died, 1890.

Publications.—Correspondence with the Rev. Dr. Ritchie of Edinburgh in reference to the Discussion at Kirkintilloch on Ecclesiastical Establishments, 1836. Re-Union of Seceders with the Church of Scotland, 1838. Fermented Wine, its use in the Sacrament Right and Scriptural, 1839. The Church Question Briefly Considered, 1843, etc.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
Burgher, Student, Scott, Annals, p.511; 1834, Greenock (Burgher), Scott, Annals, p.357; Call, Scott, Annals, p.355; 1839, Cartsburn, Greenock, FES, Vol.3, p.198. In the Free Church, he served in Well Park, Greenock, Renfrewshire.

Publications
See separate document here.

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STARK, JOSEPH, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.325
Born, 1798. Studied at the Universities, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Ordained at Kilfinnan, 1832, having learned Gaelic with a view to accepting this charge. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Became senior minister, 1870. Died, 1877.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1832, Kilfinan, FES, Vol.4, p.30. In the Free Church, he served in Kilfinnan, Argyll.

Publication – by him
New Statistical Account, September, 1843, Kilfinan, Vol.7, Argyll, p.359

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Joseph Stark
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 29/10/1877, Free Church Minister, Tighnabruaich, d. 24/08/1877 at Glasgow, testate, Inventory, Dunoon Sheriff Court, NRS SC51/32/23
Court of Session: Warrants of the Register of Acts and Decreets: Decreet and act and warrant for payment, the Rev Joseph Stark and others v the Royal Bank, Aug 1840, NRS CS46/1840/8/35
In Memoriam: The Rev. Alexander Stark … The Rev. Joseph Stark, Alexander Stark Cousland, Glasgow, Gillespie Bros., 1882
Alexander Kerr, schoolmaster, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.43 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 3, p.36 and Appendix 2, p.13
18th August, 1837, Eighth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.408 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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STARK, THOMAS

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.325
Born at Chryston, 1803. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Became assistant to the minister of Lanark, and was ordained the first minister of a new quoad sacra parish there, 1841. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Married, 1846, Helen Purdie. Died, 1869.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1841, St Leonard’s, Lanark, FES, Vol.3, p.311. In the Free Church, he served in Lanark.

Publications – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Against Maynooth grant, 26th April, 1845 NRS GD112/51/185; Sites, 13th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/211
Sermon 71, Danger of following Jesus afar off
The Ascension and the Advent, a sermon preached in the Free Church, Lanark, on Sabbath,the 12th December, 1869, on the occasion of the death of the Rev. Thomas Stark, by James Stark, Greenock, James McKelvie, 1870
Free Church Pulpit, Vol.2, p.205, Danger of following Jesus afar off

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Thomas Stark
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 8/6/1870 minister of the Free Church, Lanark, I, Glasgow Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC36/48/64; Last Will and Testament, Glasgow Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC36/51/57

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STEEL, JOHN, D.D. (Glasgow)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.325
Born at Glasgow, 1842. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at St. David’s, Kirkintilloch, 1869. Married, 1870, Agnes Miller. Translated to Greenhead United Presbyterian Church, Glasgow, 1878.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in St. David’s, Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.225, where a short biography is given). He died in 1917.

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STEEL, ROBERT, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.326
Born, 1827. Studied at the New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Millport, 1852. Married, 1853, Mary Allardyce. Translated, 1855, to Salford; 1859, to Cheltenham; and, 1861, to Sydney, New South Wales. Dr. Steel was elected one of the first council of St. Andrew’s College, New South Wales. Died, 1893.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 15th May, 1827, in Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales, the son of James Steel, colliery agent, and Ann Gillespie.

Education
His mother having died, he was taken to Scotland and attended Ochiltree Parish School, Ayrshire, and the Royal Burgh Academy, Ayr. He matriculated at King’s College, Aberdeen, in 1843 and graduated M.A.. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1846-50. He was awarded a Ph.D. degree by the University of Gottingen, Germany, in 1861. He received an honorary D.D. degree from Lafayette College, Pennsylvania, USA, in 1872.

Marriage
He married Mary Jane Allardyce in 1853 in Huntly, Aberdeenshire. She was born about 1823, the daughter of John Allardyce and Elspet Cuthbert.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Irvine and assisted in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, before being ordained in Cumbrae, Bute, in 1852. He was translated to Salford, Lancashire, England, on 16th October, 1855; and Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, and in Sydney, New South Wales. From 1862 to 1866 he edited the Presbyterian Magazine and later the Witness for five years.

Death
He died on 9th October, 1893, at North Sydney, New South Wales, and was buried in the Presbyterian section of Rookwood cemetery, there. His wife died on 16th April, 1890, in New South Wales.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Dr John James Steel born about 1855 in Scotland. He died of dysentery in 1900 at Taku, China, while on active service with the New South Wales naval contingent.

(2) Rev. Robert Alexander Steel, M.A., born in the 3rd quarter of 1856 in Salford, Lancashire, England. He was educated at Sydney Grammar School and Sydney University. He served in New South Wales as minister successively in Moss Vale; Queanbeyan; and Campbelltown. He married and had a family, one of his sons being a minister. He died in 1916 in Burwood, New South Wales.

(3) Anne Gillespie Steel born in the 3rd quarter of 1859 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. She married Edward K. Satchell in 1880 in Sydney, New South Wales. She died in 1948 in Burwood, New South Wales.

(4) Hugh Peden Steel born in 1865 in Sydney, New South Wales. He was a solicitor. He died in 1944 in Burwood, New South Wales.

They also had two other daughters who married and were still living at the time of their father’s death.

Publications
See separate document here.

Sources
Adb; Oa.anu; Manchester Times, Manchester, Lancashire, England, 20th October, 1855

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STEELE, ALEXANDER

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.326
Born, 1816. Signed the Probationers’ Resolutions, 1843. Ordained at Dalry, Ayrshire, 1844. Married, 1849, Marion Robertson. Died, 1884.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was baptized on 5th March, 1815, in Paisley, Renfrewshire, the son of William Steele, mill manager, and Mary Allan.

Education
He studied at St Andrews, Fife: at United College 1833-34; and at St Mary’s College, 1839-40 and 1841-42. He is said to have also studied at Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities. He was school-master at Durrochstock School, Paisley, and at Elderslie, Renfrewshire.

Marriage
He married Marion Robertson in July, 1849, the marriage being recorded on the 7th in Dalry, Ayrshire, and on the 11th in Paisley, Renfrewshire. She was baptized on 20th February, 1818, in Paisley, Renfrewshire, the daughter of Ross Robertson and Minie Robertson.

Ministry
“Alexander Steele, Johnstone, Paisley” was a name on the Roll of Probationers adhering to the Free Church. He was called to Dalry, Ayrshire, on 21st March, 1844, and was ordained there on 30th April that year.

Death
He died on 27th September, 1884, in Dalry, Ayrshire. His wife died in 1902 in West Kilbride, Ayrshire.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Alexander Robertson Steele born about 1853 in Dalry, Ayrshire. In 1871 he was a drapery warehouseman; by 1891 he was a South African merchant; and by 1911 he was a Gentleman. He married Jane Yuill in 1886 in Kinning Park, Glasgow. He died in the 2nd quarter of 1928 in Kensington, London, England.

(2) William Steele born on 1st May, 1855, in Dalry, Ayrshire. He married Mildred Forsyth Molison who was born in Sidney, New South Wales.

(3) Marion Robertson Steele born on 12th January, 1857, in Dalry, Ayrshire. She died there in 1861.

(4) Matthew Ross Steele born on 13th November, 1858, in Dalry, Ayrshire. He died there in 1861.

(5) Ross Stewart Steele born on 13th January, 1862, in Dalry, Ayrshire. He graduated B.M, C.M., from Glasgow University in 1883. He was at one stage a ship’s surgeon. He married: (i) Annie Jane Till in the 4th quarter of 1889 in Newport on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border, England; (ii) in the 2nd quarter of 1902, in the same place, he married either Mary Emily Hayward or Edith Evans. He died in the 2nd quarter of 1922 in Staffordshire, England.

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 29/10/1884, Minister, Free Church, Dalry, Ayrshire, d. 27/09/1884 at Dalry aforesaid, testate, Will, Ayr Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC6/46/17; 31/10/1884, Ayr Sheriff Court, NRS SC6/44/46

Source
Geni

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STEELE, CHARLES, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.326
Born at Stair, Ayrshire, 1859. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Cambusnethan, 1886. Married, 1894, J. Pillans. Resigned, 1895.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 8th September, 1859, in Ochiltree, Ayrshire, the son of John Steele, farmer, and Janet Miller.

Education
He graduated M.A. from Glasgow University in 1882.

Marriage
He married Jeanie Finnie Pillans in 1894 in Carluke, Lanarkshire. She was born on 4th August, 1869, in Carluke, Lanarkshire, the daughter of Alexander Pillans, bolt and rivet manufacturer, and Elizabeth Henderson Cadzow.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Ayr on 29th July, 1885. He was ordained in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, on 7th September, 1886. He resigned his charge on 25th June, 1895. In 1901 he was living on his farm, no occupation being stated. His wife appears to be living in Carluke under her maiden name with their daughter. In his death record his marital status is given as divorced.and in fact a decree of divorce was granted to Jane Finnie Pillans on 9th June, 1900.

Death
He died on 12th March, 1922, at Low Loudonstone, Stair, Ayrshire (Registration: 1922 614/ 8 Stair). He was then a railway porter; and his death was registered by a neighbour. His wife died in 1936 in Carluke, Lanarkshire.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Alice Steele born about 1895, according to the census, in Carluke, Lanarkshire. Scotland’s People shows Alexa Steele born in Carluke, in 1895.

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 18/4/1922, M.A., Lower Loudonstone, Stair, Ayrshire, d. 12/03/1922 at Ayrshire, testate, Ayr Sheriff Court, NRS SC6/44/89; Will or deed, Ayr Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC6/46/49
Court of Session: Warrants of the Register of Acts and Decreets: Decree of divorce, Jane Finnie Pillans or Steele v Rev Charles Steele, Date of decree: 9 Jun 1900, NRS CS46/1900/7/153

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STEELE, GEORGE, M.B., C.M.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.326
Born, 1860. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained, 1890, by special leave of the Assembly, medical missionary to Livingstonia, where he died, 1895.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 30th November, 1860, in Calton, Glasgow, the son of James Steele and Jane York. By the time he was two, he was an orphan and was brought up by his older brothers and sisters.

Education
He attended the Buchanan Institute in Glasgow. He left school at 13, worked as a draper, and in a boot and shoe business, while studying in the evenings. He entered Glasgow University and graduated M.B., C.M., in 1889. He was due to be on furlough from 1st May, 1895, and had planned to visit Australia and Scotland. But he delayed his furlough.

Death
He died of fever on 26th June, 1895, at Ekwendeni, Ngoniland, Livingstonia.

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 18/3/1896, M.B., C.M., University of Glasgow, Missionary to Lake Nyassa, Central Africa, d. 26/06/1895, at Ekwendenii, B.C. Africa, testate, Glasgow Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC36/48/154; Will, Glasgow Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC36/51/114
Camping among the Ngoni, Livingstonia, printed at the Mission Press, Bandawe, 1894

Sources
Thompson, T. Jack, Christianity in Northern Malawi: Donald Fraser’s Missionary Methods and Ngoni Culture, Brill, 1995, p.65; Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 15th August, 1895

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STEPHEN, JOHN, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.326
Born in the parish of New Machar, 1800. Studied at King’s College, Aberdeen. Ordained at John Knox’s Church, Aberdeen, 1838. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Married, the same year, Annie Mitchell. Became senior minister, 1878. Died, 1881.

Publications.—Exposition of the Epistle to the Romans. Lectures on Psalm 119. An Answer to Dr. Colenso.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1838, John Knox, Aberdeen, FES, Vol.6, p.11. In the Free Church, he served in John Knox, Aberdeen.

Publications – by him
Duty of the people to the Church of Scotland in present circumstances, a sermon preached in John Knox Church on the evening of the first Lord’s Day of the year, 1843, Aberdeen, G. Mackay, 1843
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Maynooth Grant, 7th May, 1845, NRS GD112/51/191
Unto the Venerable the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland, the Petition of the Rev. John Stephen, Minister of the Free John Knox’s Church, Aberdeen; Samuel Martin, William Elmslie, Alexander Morrice, Archibald Watson, William Bisset, John Fraser, and Adam Trail, the only surviving Trustees in this Country for the said Free John Knox’s Church Congregation, Edinburgh?, 1853
Expositions on the Epistle to the Romans, Aberdeen, 1857
The utterances of Psalm 119, expounded in a series of lectures, Aberdeen, 1861
Bishop Colenso on the Pentateuch, quoted and examined, to which are added notes on part I and strictures on part II of the Pentateuch and Book of Joshua, Aberdeen, Robert Walker, 1863

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: John Stephen
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 19/10/1881, minister of Free John Knox’s Church, Aberdeen, d. 17/06/1881 at 86 Rosemouut Place, Aberdeen, intestate, spouse of Mrs Ann Mitchell or Stephen, Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/89
Memorials of a faithful pastor, being a sketch of the life and a selection from the discourses of the late Rev. John Stephen, A.M., of Free John Knox Church, Aberdeen, William Selbie, Aberdeen, R. Walker, 1882
Alexander Mackray, schoolmaster, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.4 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
Mary Wildgoose, schoolmistress, Female Infant School, Mounthooly, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.4 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]

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STEPHEN, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.326
Born at Tullynessle, Aberdeenshire, in 1840. Studied at King’s College, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained missionary to Bombay, 1869. Married, the same year, Agnes Laing. Retired, 1873. Settled at Kelty, 1876.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Kelty, Fife. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.350, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1910 and died in 1912,

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STEVEN, GEORGE, M.A., D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.326
Born at Arbroath, 1845. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Logiealmond, 1877. Translated to St. Bernard’s, Edinburgh, 1885. Married, 1893, May Cochrane Pedersen.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Logiealmond, Perthshire; and St. Bernard’s, Edinburgh. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.27, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1916 and died in 1930.

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STEVEN, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.326
Born at Muthill, 1837. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Gordon, 1872. Translated to Selkirk, 1873. Married, 1879, Mary Gowans.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Gordon, Berwickshire; and Selkirk. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.92, where a short biography is given). He died in 1915.

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STEVENS, ANDREW

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.326
Born, 1811. Married, 1845, Marion Campbell. Ordained at Bonhill, 1848. Resigned, owing to ill-health, 1854, with the view of going to America.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 3rd March, 1811, in Edinburgh, the son of Andrew Stevens and Grace Buchanan Campbell.

Marriage
He married Marian Campbell on 8th January, 1845. She was born on 20th January, 1825, in St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Colin Campbell and his wife Amy.

Ministry
He served as assistant in North Leith, Edinburgh, before going to New Brunswick, Canada, in 1840. There he did missionary work in Kings County. In 1841, he was inducted as first minister in Sussexvale and Springfield, Kings County. In 1844 he was translated to St James and St Stephen’s in the town of St Andrew’s, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Returning to Scotland, he served in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire, but resigned in 1854 on health grounds. He briefly returned to New Brunswick in 1855; then organised a missionary Church in Paris, Ontario, Canada where he remained till 1859.

Again returning to Scotland he served in West Calder, West Lothian, from 1860 till he was sent to New Zealand in 1865. There he served in Wallacetown, Southland Presbytery, from 4th April, 1866, till his retiral on 6th April, 1881.

Death
He died on 9th January, 1892, in Wallacetown, New Zealand. His wife died there on 8th April, 1881.

Family
They are said to have had fifteen children:

(1) Andrew Stevens born on 22nd December, 1845, in Edinburgh. He died there on 11th January, 1846.

(2) Grace Stevens born on 26th May, 1847, in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. She died that same year on 30th September.

(3) Colin Campbell Stevens born on 12th August, 1848, in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. He died on 10th January, 1887, in Wallacetown, New Zealand.

(4) Jane Ewing Stevens born on 25th March, 1850, in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. She died on 12th August, 1933, in Wallacetown, New Zealand.

(5) Andrew Stevens born on 4th May, 1851, in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. He died on 16th November that same year.

(6) Marian Campbell Stevens born on 4th June, 1852, in Dumbarton, Dunbartonshire. She married Walter Riddle on 7th February, 1877, in Wallacetown, New Zealand. She died there on 18th August, 1922.

(7) John Wardlaw Stevens born on 4th September, 1853, in Bonhill, Dunbartonshire. He married Jane Riddle in 1879 in New Zealand. He died on 24th September, 1936, in New Zealand.

(8) James Gray Stevens born on 12th January, 1855, in St Stephen’s, New Brunswick, Canada. He died on 24th May, 1855, in Paris, Ontario, Canada.

(9) Margaret Campbell Stevens born on 4th June, 1856, in Paris, Ontario, Canada. A person of this name married Archibald Sallans in 1880 in New Zealand, according to the official New Zealand records. This is a misprint for Sellars – for Margaret Campbell Sellars died in 1947 in New Zealand aged 91. Her husband was the son of the famous Captain Donald Daniel Sellars of Tauranga, New Zealand.

(10) Alexander Stevens born on 4th October, 1857, in Paris, Ontario, Canada. He died on 22nd September, 1940, in New Zealand.

(11) Roben Irvine Stevens born on 3rd January, 1859, in Paris, Ontario, Canada – died in December, 1859, at sea.

(12) Campbell Stevens born on 16th November, 1860, in Livingston, West Lothian. He died on 15th December, 1896, in Wallacetown, New Zealand.

(13) George Frederick Stevens born on 15th January, 1862, in Livingston, West Lothian. He died there on 26th August, 1864.

(14) Ann Wardlaw Stevens born on 30th July, 1863, in West Calder, West Lothian. She died there on 12th March, 1865.

(15) Amy Grace Stevens born 0n 27th October, 1865, in Invercargill, New Zealand. She died on 25th October, 1955.

Sources
Nzetc; PCNZ, Ministers’ Register; Family correspondent

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STEVENSON, ANDREW, M.B.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.326
Studied at the University, Edinburgh, and Divinity Hall, United Secession Church. Ordained, 1846, missionary to Jamaica, under the Colonial Committee, by authority of the General Assembly. Died, 1848.

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STEVENSON, GEORGE

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.326
Born at Alton, Milton of Campsie, 1817. Signed the Probationers’ Resolutions, 1843. Ordained at Tullibody, 1843. The first licentiate ordained in the Free Church. In 1845 Mr. Stevenson acted as a deputy to Canada, and, 1856, was appointed missionary of the Canadian Church to India. Married Anne Reddie. The outbreak of the Mutiny in 1857 obliged him to return home, and in 1858 he was settled at Pulteneytown. Became senior minister, 1886. Died the same year.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was baptized on 26th October, 1817, in Campsie, Stirlingshire, the son of William Stevenson, farmer, and Marion Ferrie, (who was the daughter of William Ferrie of Newlands). For some family connections, see the Stevenson Tree.

Education
He matriculated in Glasgow University in 1830.

Marriage
He married Anne Reddie on 6th June, 1848, in Alloa, Clackmannanshire. She was born on 17th and baptized on 30th June, 1816, in Orwell, Kinross-shire, the daughter of John Reddie and Elizabeth Thomson.

Ministry
“George Stevenson, Alloa” was a name on the Roll of Probationers adhering to the Free Church. After license he worked as missionary in East Kilbride, and Alloa, prior to ordination. He was ordained in Tullibody, Clackmannanshire; and, after his return from India, was settled in Pulteneytown, Caithness. Nigel Roberton was elected there in 1886 as his colleague and successor.

Death
He died suddenly on 6th December, 1886, at his home, 14 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh. His widow, though still living at 46 Polwarth Gardens, died on 5th June, 1895, in Crieff, Perthshire.

Family
There is no evidence that they had issue.

Publications – by him
Breadalbane Muniments: Additional Papers from the Taymouth Estate Office, Letters Accompanying Petitions to Parliament etc., 15th April, 1850, Against marriage affinity bill, NRS GD112/74/834
Salvation applied, or, the work of the Holy Spirit as the applier of salvation, Wick, W. Rae, 1869

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 24/12/1886, F.C. Minister, Pulteneytown, Wick, lately residing at 14 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, d. 06/12/1886 at Edinburgh, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/254; Will, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/222
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stevenson Anne, 6/7/1895, 46 Polwarth Gardens, Edinburgh, widow, d. 05/06/1895 at Crieff, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/341; Will, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/284

Source
The Free Church Monthly, February 1, 1887, Biographical Notice

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STEVENSON, HUGH, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.327
Born at Beith, Ayrshire, 1864. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Dunblane, 1893. Married, the same year, Eleanor S. Kennedy.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Dunblane, Perthshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.310, where a short biography is given).

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STEVENSON, JAMES, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.327
Born at Kilmarnock, 1810. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained at Newton-on-Ayr, 1836. Married, 1840, Mary Mackinlay. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Died, 1865.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1836, Newton upon Ayr, FES, Vol.3, p.14. In the Free Church, he served in Newton-on-Ayr, Ayr.

Family
He was the brother of John Stevenson a Free Church minister.

Publications – by him
New Statistical Account, May, 1837, Newton-on-Ayr, Vol. 5, Ayr, p.86
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Against Maynooth endowment & Sabbath profanation, 16th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/176
Free Church Pulpit, Vol.2, p.193, Grace glorified in election

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: James Stevenson
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 11/12/1865, minister of the gospel in Ayr, resided at Free Church Manse in Newton-upon-Ayr, I, Ayr Sheriff Court, NRS SC6/44/32; spouse of Mary Mackinlay, Trust Disposition and Settlement with spouse; Codicil, Ayr Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC6/46/3
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stevenson or Mackinlay, Mary, 27/9/1899, widow of Rev. James Stevenson, F.C. Manse, Newton-upon-Ayr, d. 02/06/1899 at Craighouse, Edinburgh, testate, Will, Ayr Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC6/46/2; Ayr Sheriff Court, NRS SC6/44/62
John Gemmell, schoolmaster, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.64 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
28th October, 1836, Seventh Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.444 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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STEVENSON, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.327
Born, 1812. Brother of the foregoing. Ordained at Barrhill, Ayrshire, 1849. Married, 1865, Hannah Matheson. Died, 1868.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born about 1812 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, the son of Alexander Stevenson, shoe-maker, and Janet Baillie. He was brother of James Stevenson, a Free Church minister.

Education
He matriculated in Glasgow University in 1838.

Marriage
He married Hannah Manners Mathieson on 21st February, 1865, at Westercraigs, Dennistoun, Glasgow (Registration: 1865 644/2 89 High Church). She was born about 1834 in Glasgow, the daughter of Alexander Mathieson, master plane maker, of Saracen Tool Works, and Jane Adair?.

Ministry
He was called to Barrhill and to Colmonell, both in Ayrshire, on the same day: 4th July, 1849. He chose Barrhill.

Death
He died on 24th March, 1868, in Barrhill, Ayrshire. His wife died on 28th July, 1889, at Hazelbank, East Kilbride, Lanarkshire.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) John Baillie Stevenson born on 17th April, 1867, in Colmonell, Ayrshire. He died in 1869 in Ayr.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: John Stevenson
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 12/12/1868, Free Church minister in Barrhill, parish of Colmonell, husband of Hannah Manners or Stevenson, I, Ayr Sheriff Court, NRS SC6/44/34

Sources
Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, 9th July, 1849; Glasgow Herald, 30th July, 1889

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STEVENSON, ROBERT

 
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Born at Edinburgh, 1819. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Abernethy, Perthshire, 1856. Married, 1858, Janet Thomson.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Abernethy,, Perthshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.327). He retired in 1899 and died in 1909.

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STEVENSON, WILLIAM, M.A.

 
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Born at Gask, 1839. Studied at the University, St. Andrews, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1864, missionary to Madras. Resigned, 1883 [List of missionaries says 1884.], and returned to this country. Became secretary of the Women’s Foreign Mission. Married, 1867, Fordyce M. Watt.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was baptised on 13th October, 1839, in Findo Gask, Perthshire, the son of James Stevenson, mason, and Elizabeth Young.

Education
He attended Auchterarder Parish School and Dundee Seminaries. He studied at the United College, St Andrews, Fife 1854-58. He graduated B.A. on 25th November, 1857 and M.A. on 28th April, 1858. He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 21st January, 1860 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.211). He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1859-63. He attended lectures in Tubingen, Germany, in the summer of 1863.

Marriage
He married Fordyce Margaret Watt. She was born 17th April, 1841, in Canongate, Edinburgh, the daughter of Andrew Watt, saddler, and Elizabeth Hutton.

Ministry
He was licensed on 6th October, 1863, by the Free Presbytery of Auchterarder; and was invited on 23rd October, 1863, on behalf of the Committee by Dr Robert S. Candlish to accept an appointment to India. He replied stating that he was engaged to work in Brechin, Angus, for three months. Candlish wrote again in February, 1864; and Stevenson accepted the appointment. As a result he was appointed to the Madras mission on 22nd March, 1864. He resigned from the mission on family grounds – to go back he would have to leave six children behind in Scotland. From 1883 till his death he served as Secretary of the Women’s Foreign Mission Committee.

Death
He lived latterly at 26 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh,but died on 15th August, 1916, in Crieff, Perthshire. His wife died in 1916 in Morningside, Edinburgh.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Elizabeth Stevenson born about 1871 in Madras, India.

(2) Colin Graham Stevenson born on 22nd March, 1873, at the Free Church Mission House, Madras, India. A person of this name married in Queensland: (i) Jessie Eva Berry in 1905; and (ii) Stella Ottoway in 1923. He died in 1954 in Queensland.

(3) Fordyce Mary Stevenson born on 3rd July, 1874, in Edinburgh. She died in the 4th quarter of 1948 in Okehampton, Devon, England.

(4) Isabella Watt Stevenson born about 1876 in Madras, India. She died in 1951 in Gamrie, Banffshire.

(5) Mary Alexandra Stevenson born about 1879 in Madras, India.

(6) Grace Rhoda Stevenson born about 1880 in Madras, India. She married Daniel MacKinnon Hamilton on 11th April, 1916, in Calcutta, Bengal, India. This man is not to be confused with Sir Daniel MacKinnon Hamilton who also married a Free Church minister’s daughter in India: Mary Elizabeth Brown the daughter of William Elmslie Brown.

(7) Dorothy W. Stevenson born about 1881 in Madras, India.

(8) William Abercrombie Stevenson born in 1883 in Ayr. A person of this name was appointed as a special constable in British Columbia in 1926.

Publications – by him
Faith the highest reason, R. Grau, translated from the German by William Stevenson, Madras, Madras Diocesan Committee of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, 1871
Hinduism & Christian education, two lectures, Edinburgh, Maclaren & Macniven, 1875
Sermons preached in Madras, Madras, 1882
The Indian marriage question, Paisley, J. and R. Parlane, 1891

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: William Stevenson.
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 27/9/1916, M.A., 26 Newbattle Terrace, Edinburgh, d. 15/08/1916 at Crieff, testate., Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/585; Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/488

Sources
Mundus; The Stevenson Papers, NLS, Acc 9200/3; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 15 April, 1873, p.8; 24th February, 1911, p.11

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STEVENSON, WILLIAM HENDERSON

 
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Born at Dundee, 1853. Appointed, 1876, lay evangelist among the Santals of India. Ordained, 1887, with the authority of the General Assembly. Married, 1876, Mary M. Black. Died at Pachamba, 1888. [List of missionaries says 1889.]

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born in 1843 in Dundee, the son of David Stevenson, mason, and Elizabeth Henderson, china merchant.

He was brought up in Auchterarder – in 1861 he was with his grand-parents there – and attended the Free Church school there and the Free Church Normal Seminary in Glasgow. He then taught as an assistant first in St John’s Academy in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, and then in the Free Church School, Partick, Glasgow.

Marriage
He married Mary M. Black on 27th December, 1876, at the home of the bride, 48 Oxford Street, Glasgow (Registration: 1876 644/12 672 Gorbals). She was born about 1851 in Glasgow, the daughter of John Black, flour mill engineer, and Mary McKellar.

Ministry
He was ordained at the beginning of 1888.

Death
He died of cholera on 13th August, 1888, in Pachamba, India. His wife died in 1919 in Bothwell, Lanarkshire.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) William D.H. Stevenson, born about 1878 in Pachamba, Bengal, India. In 1901 he was a medical student.

(2) John B. Stevenson born about 1880 in Pachamba, Bengal, India.

(3) Elizabeth B. Stevenson born about 1882 in Pachamba, Bengal, India.

Publication – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: William Henderson Stevenson.

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STEWART, ALEXANDER

 
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Born in the manse of Moulin, Perthshire, 1794. Son of Dr. Stewart, afterwards of Dingwall and Edinburgh. Studied at King’s College, Aberdeen, and after an interval spent in business resumed his studies at the University, Glasgow. Licensed by the Presbytery of Lorne, 1822. Ordained minister of the Chapel-of-Ease, Rothesay, 1824. Translated, the same year, to Cromarty. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. In 1847 Mr. Stewart was elected to St. George’s, Edinburgh, upon Dr. Candlish’s appointment to a professorship in the New College. When the call came before the Presbytery of Chanonry Mr. Stewart intimated acceptance. But the excitement consequent upon the prospect of removal from Cromarty to the metropolis brought on fever, of which he died later that year. Hugh Miller wrote warmly of Mr. Stewart’s extraordinary gifts as a preacher.

Publication.—Posthumous.—The Tree of Promise, with Memoir by Dr. Beith of Stirling, compiled from the skeleton outlines from which he had discoursed.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1824, New Parish, Rothesay, FES, Vol.4, p.42; 1824, Cromarty, FES, Vol.7, p.6; Cromarty, Small, History, Vol.1, p.638. In the Free Church, he served in Cromarty, Ross and Cromarty.

Family
MacLaine Stewart Tree.

Publications – by him
The tree of promise or, The mosaic economy, a dispensation of the covenant of grace, Edinburgh, William P. Kennedy, 1864
The mosaic sacrifices, being notes of lectures, with introduction by Alexander Beith, Edinburgh, 1883

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 9/12/1847, minister of Free Church Cromarty, brother of Charles Calder Stewart, Last Will and Testament; Memorandum, Dingwall Sheriff Court, NRS SC25/44/4; Testament Testamentar; Inventory; Testamentary Deed, Dingwall Sheriff Court, NRS SC25/44/4
Disruption Worthies on this website: Stewart, Alexander
The Rev. Alexander Stewart, late Minister of the Free Church, Cromarty, Edinburgh, John Johnstone, 1847
New Statistical Account, September, 1836, Cromarty, Vol.14, Ross, p.1
Seaforth Papers: Papers relating to churches and schools: Letter of Rev Alexander Stewart, Cromarty, to J A Stewart Mackenzie of Seaforth as to a church vacancy, 28 Jan 1833, NRS GD46/12/14A
Gaelic elegies in memory of Alexander Stewart, Cromarty, and others, William Findlater, Edinburgh, Johnstone & Hunter, 1850
Daniel Watson, schoolmaster, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.269 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 7, p.66

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STEWART, ALEXANDER, M.A.

 
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Born at Loch Earn, 1811. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Became tutor in the island of Rum. Licensed by the Presbytery of Skye, 1836, he acted as missionary to the Highlanders in the Presbytery of Paisley. Ordained at Killin, 1839. Married, the same year, Janet Robertson. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Became senior minister, 1877. Died, 1883.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1839, Killin, FES, Vol.4, p.185. In the Free Church, he served in Killin, Stirlingshire.

Publications – by him
New Statistical Account, April, 1843, Killin, Vol.10, p.1076
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Against Maynooth grant and Sunday trains, 18th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/178; Maynooth endowment, 22nd April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/181; Against Sunday trains, 23rd April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/182; Additional Papers from the Taymouth Estate Office, Letters Accompanying Petitions to Parliament etc., 27th April, 1846, NRS GD112/74/829; Letter from Rev Alexander Stewart to J F Wyllie: Accommodation for school until a permanent schoolhouse is built, October 23,1846, Finlarig, NRS GD112/51/234

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Alexander Stewart
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 17/10/1883, minister of the gospel, Killin, thereafter residing at Castleview, Bridge of Allan, d. 30/08/1883 at Bridge of Allan, testate, Inventory, Extract Registered Holograph Last Will and Testament, Stirling Sheriff Court, NRS SC67/36/78
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stewart or Robertson, Janet, 31/10/1899, Rannoch, Cambuslang, widow of Rev. Alexander Stewart, M.A., sometime Minister of the Gospel at Killin, afterwards residing at Castleview, Bridge of Allan, d. 29/03/1899 at Cambuslang, intestate, Hamilton Sheriff Court, NRS SC37/42/16

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STEWART, ALEXANDER

 
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Born at Fort George, 1827. Studied at King’s College, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Appointed to the station at Whifflet, 1857. Ordained, 1859, at Chapelhall. Died, 1868.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 19th May and baptised on 1st June, 1827, in Ardersier, Inverness-shire, the son of Alexander Stewart and Ann Davidson.

Education
He matriculated in King’s College, Aberdeen, in 1847. He studied at Edinburgh University for one year. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, in 1853.

Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Chapelhall, Lanarkshire.

Death
He died at Bridge of Allan and his death is recorded in 1868 in Logie, Perth.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Alexander Stewart
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 3/11/1868, minister of the Free Church of Scotland, at Chapelhall, died at Bridge of Allan, I, Glasgow Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC36/48/60; brother of Isabella Stewart or Ross, Trust Settlement, Glasgow Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC36/51/54

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STEWART, ALEXANDER

 
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Born at Ferintosh, 1852. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained a[t] Newton-Stewart, 1884. Married, 1885, Elizabeth Massey, and, 1890, Mary J. Rae.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Newton-Stewart – Penninghame and Minnigaff, or Creebridge, Wigtownshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.118, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1909 and died in 1923.

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STEWART, ALEXANDER MORRIS, D.D.

 
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Born at London. Studied at the University, Glasgow, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Arbroath, High Street, 1897. Married, the same year, Mary Gordon.

Publication.—The Church of Scotland from the Time of Queen Margaret to the Reformation.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in High Street, Arbroath, Angus. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.395). He transferred to Bournemouth in 1908.

Family
It is probable that his wife was Margaret Mary Gordon, the sister of Francis Gordon, a Free Church minister.

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STEWART, ANGUS

 
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Born at Catacol, Arran, 1823. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Kilmartin, 1862. Married, 1865, Jane Thomson. Translated, 1876, to Whiting Bay, Arran.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Kilmartin, Argyll; and Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran, Bute. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.155). He died in 1905.

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STEWART, CHARLES

 
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Born in the parish of Dull, Perthshire, 1800. Studied at the University, Edinburgh. Ordained at St. Stephen’s, Perth, 1838. Married, 1839, Anna Grey. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Translated to Kirkmichael, Perthshire, 1843. [Vol. 2 under St. Stephen’s says 1844.] Died, 1852.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1838, St Stephen’s, Perth, FES, Vol.4, p.240. In the Free Church, he served in St. Stephen’s, Perth; and Kirkmichael, Perthshire.

Publication – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Sabbath travel, 18th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/178; Additional Papers from the Taymouth Estate Office, Letters Accompanying Petitions to Parliament etc., 3 June, 1846, Sites, NRS GD112/74/830

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 17/12/1852, minister of Free Church at Kirkmichael, Perth Sheriff Court, NRS SC49/31/54
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stewart or Gray, Mary Anna, 5/11/1876, Portobello, relict of Charles Stewart, Free Church Manse, Kirkmichael, d. 20/03/1876 at Portobello, intestate, Additional Inventory given up 08/01/1880, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/180; 8/1/1880, Additional Inventory, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/198
Documents In Reference to the Call from Braco to the Rev. Charles Stewart, presently Free Church Minister at Kirkmichael, Crieff, A. Macdonald, 1851

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STEWART, CHARLES

 
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Born, 1806. Studied at the University, Aberdeen. Ordained at Fort William, 1840. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Mr. Stewart was twice married, his second wife being Jane Burns. Became senior minister, 1880. Died, 1886.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1840, Duncansburgh, FES, Vol.4, p.131. In the Free Church, he served in Fort William, Inverness-shire.

Family
Chalmers Guthrie Burns Tree.

Publications – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Against Maynooth endowment and Sunday travel, 25th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/184; Sites, 7th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/207
To the venerable the General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland, the petition of the Rev. Charles Stewart and others, Trustees of the Free Church and School of Fort-William, Edinburgh, John Greig and Son, 1855

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Charles Stewart
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 8/1/1853, minister of Free Church of Fort William, husband of Jane, Inverness Sheriff Court, NRS SC29/44/8 [Note this cannot be a document in connection with his death – which took place over thirty years later; perhaps it is to be connected with his marriage to Jane Burns which is recorded later that month]; 25/10/1886, Rev., 10 West Saville Road, Edinburgh, d. 17/09/1886 at North Berwick, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/253; Will, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/220
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stewart, Jane or Burns, 30/10/1897, wife of Rev. Charles Stewart, Minister of Free Church, Fort William, residing 10 West Savile Road, Edinburgh, d. 17/05/1897 at Edinburgh, testate, Will, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/300; Inventory, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/363

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STEWART, CHARLES CALDER

 
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Born at Dingwall, 1804. Son of Dr. Stewart, Edinburgh. Studied at King’s College, Aberdeen, and Divinity Hall, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1832, at Aberdalgie, Perthshire. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Translated, 1843, to Dunning; and, 1847, to Scone. Became senior minister, 1873. Died, 1876.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1832, Aberdalgie, FES, Vol.4, p.195. In the Free Church, he served in Dunning; and Scone – both Perthshire.

Family
MacLaine Stewart Tree.

Publications – by him
New Statistical Account, Aberdalgie and Duppline, Vol.10, p.875
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Against Maynooth grant and Sunday trains, 28th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/186; Sites, 5th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/206
Free Church Pulpit, Vol.3, p.434,
He contributed to the Disruption Manuscripts. His work is used in Thomas Brown’s, Annals of the Disruption – see footnotes 472. (Note these links take you to the end of the quote.)

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 10/5/1877, Minister, Free Church, Scone, d. 31/12/1876 at Scone, testate, Perth Sheriff Court, NRS SC49/31/105; 19/8/1885, Eik, Perth Sheriff Court, NRS SC49/31/124
David Scobie, schoolmaster, Milton, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.240 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 1, p.12; Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 3, p.10 and Appendix 2, p.5

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STEWART, DAVID

 
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Born at Dunoon, 1830. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Pollokshaws, East, 1857. Married, 1880, Isabella Stirling. Became senior minister, 1887.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Pollokshaws – East, Glasgow. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.239). He died in 1903.

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STEWART, DONALD

 
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Born, 1797. Ordained at Glengairn, Aberdeenshire, 1833. Married, 1839, Marie L. Wilson. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. The Free Church congregation took the name of Cromar. Became senior minister, 1877. Died, 1879.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 15th November, 1797, in Contin, Ross and Cromarty, the son of John Stewart, catechist, and Catherine Stewart. His brother was Rev. Murdoch Stewart of Cape Breton – see, for example, FES, Vol.7, p.608.

Education
He matriculated at King’s College, Aberdeen, in 1820 and graduated M.A. in 1824.

Marriage
He married Marie Louisa Wilson in May, 1839. The marriage was recorded in Glenmuick, Aberdeenshire, on the 19th; and in Tarland and Migvie, Aberdeenshire, on the 31st. She was baptized on 9th April, 1817, in Old Machar, Aberdeen, the daughter of Anthony Wilson, ship’s captain, and Louisa Rose.

Minister
He was settled in Cromar (Braes of Cromar and Coldstone), Aberdeenshire, on 24th April, 1844. Alexander West was settled as his colleague and successor in 1878.

Death
He lived latterly at 29 Broomhill Place, Aberdeen, and died there on 24th July, 1879. His wife died there on 21st April, 1883.

Family
There is no evidence that they had issue.

Publication – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Sunday travelling & Maynooth grant, 17th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/177; 5th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/206

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 17/9/1879, sr, minister of the Free Church at Braes of Cromar, lately residing at 29 Broomhill Place, Aberdeen, d. 24/07/1879 at Aberdeen, testate, spouse of Maria Louisa Wilson or Stewart, Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/85; 22/9/1879, Will, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/84
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stewart or Wilson, Maria Louisa, 5/6/1883, Mrs,29 Broomhill Place, Aberdeen, widow, d. 21/04/1883 at Aberdeen, intestate, sister of Charles Edward Wilson LLD., Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/92

Sources
Aberdeen Journal, Notes And Queries, Vol. IV, 191; Forgottenbooks; Books.google; Rootschat; The Aberdeen Journal, 1st May, 1844

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STEWART, DONALD, M.A.

 
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Born at Edderton, Ross, 1863. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Cruden, Aberdeenshire, 1893.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Cruden, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.440).

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STEWART, DONALD C.

 
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Born in Argyllshire, 1858. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Inveraray, 1889. Married, 1890, Susan Carson Meikle.

Supplementary Information
Donald Campbell Stewart

Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Inveraray, Argyll. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.284).

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STEWART, DUNCAN, M.A.

 
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Born in the parish of Dunblane, 1841. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Hawick, St. Andrew’s, 1868. Married, 1890, Mary J. S. Mitchell.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in St. Andrew’s, Hawick, Roxburghshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.82). He died in 1908.

Family
Shaw Tree.

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STEWART, GEORGE

 
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Born at Barney, Hertfordshire, 1829. Studied at the University, London, and Airedale College. Settled at Croftchapel, Hastings, 1854. Married, 1856, Adelaide Keen. Afterwards laboured at Mitcham, Surrey, and in Newcastle. Installed at Ewing Place, Glasgow, 1871. Admitted to the Free Church, 1879. Settled at Trinity, Glasgow, the same year. Resigned, 1884.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was b0rn on 24th July, 1829, in Wood St Barnet, Hertfordshire, England, the son of Alexander Stewart, minister, and Ann Kezia White.

Marriage
He married Adelaide Keen in the 4th quarter of 1856 in Eton, Buckinghamshire, England. She was born about 1832 in Farnham, Suffolk, England.

Ministry
When he became minister of Ewing Place Congregational Church, Glasgow, in 1871, he was described as “late of Newcastle-on-Tyne”. He was received into the Free Church in 1879. He then officiated in Trinity, Glasgow, until he was inducted there later that year.

Death
His wife died in the 1st quarter of 1910 in West Ham, London, England.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Ada Mary Stewart born in October, 1857, in Kingston, London, England. She married Thomas Francis Shaw in the 2nd quarter of 1888 in Reading, Berkshire, England. She died on 6th March, 1939, in Leeds North, Yorkshire, England.

(2) George Alexander Stewart born in March, 1859, in Croydon, London, England. He married Lillian Augusta Monk on 19th March, 1889, in West Bengal, India. He was a ship and freight broker. He is said to have died on 15th August, 1903, in Calcutta, Bengal, India.

(3) Jessie Stewart Stewart born on 17th November, 1860, in Croydon, London, England. She married Frederick Boyle in the 2nd quarter of 1893 in Reading, Berkshire, England. She died on 25th June, 1954, in Manchester, Lancashire, England.

(4) Robert Haldane Stewart born on 15th January, 1862, in Croydon, London, England. He married: (i) Louise Stedall in the 1st quarter of 1891 in West Ham, London, England; (ii) Nancy on 2nd November, 1905, in London, England. He was a book-keeper/office manager; and lived in Macon, Georgia, USA, and he died there on 2nd November, 1946.

(5) Emma Welch Stewart born in the 2nd quarter of 1863 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. She married Oscar Milner Booth in the 4th quarter of 1890 in Reading, Berkshire, England.

(6) Florence Keen Stewart born in the 1st quarter of 1865 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. She married Edwin Rose, draper, in the 2nd quarter of 1887 in Lewisham, London, England. She died on 5th January, 1934, in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, England.

(7) Richard Keen Stewart born in the 3rd quarter of 1866 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He died on 7th September, 1942, in High Point, North Carolina, USA.

(8) Louisa Ellen Stewart born in the 4th quarter of 1868 in Bromley, Kent, England.

(9) Edward Stanley Stewart born on 10th October, 1869, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England. He married Elvira Deborath Hume on 16th March, 1902, in Forsyth, Rosebud, Montana, USA. He was a farmer. He died on 23rd October, 1945, in Ballantine, Yellowstone, Montana, USA.

Source
Glasgow Herald, 17th October, 1871

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STEWART, GEORGE

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.329
Born at Botriphnie, Banffshire. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and Free Church College, Glasgow. Went to New South Wales and was licensed by the Presbytery of Sydney, 1890. Ordained in 1891. Returned to Scotland, 1895. Admitted a minister of the Free Church, 1896. Settled at Crawfurdsburn, Greenock, 1899.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
Ward and Prentis, Presbyterian Ministers, p.156. In the Free Church, he served in Crawfurdsburn, Greenock. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.156). Thereafter he served in Bothwell Park from 1914 (FUFC, p.180).

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STEWART, GILBERT

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.329
Born at Shettleston, 1824. Studied at the University, Glasgow, and New College, Edinburgh. Laboured for a time at Shettleston. Ordained at Barrhead, 1850. Married, 1856, Mary Cunningham. Translated to Perth, West, 1861. Resigned, 1863. Took charge of East Miller Street station, Glasgow, 1865. It was sanctioned in 1868, and he became the first minister. Died, 1872.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 26th July and baptized on 2nd September, 1824, in Barony, Glasgow, the son of John Stewart, workman, and Jean McNiel.

Education
He matriculated in Glasgow University in 1839, and enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1843-47.

Marriage
He married Mary Cunningham on 25th March, 1856, in Neilston, Renfrewshire. She was born on 24th May and baptized on 5th June, 1825, in Neilston, Renfrewshire, the daughter of Bogle Cunningham and Mary Macvey.

Ministry
He was licensed in 1847. He was ordained in Barrhead, Renfrewshire. On 21st October, 1858, he was called to Hilltown, Dundee, but he remained in Barrhead. He was chaplain to the 7th Company of Barrhead Volunteers. In September, 1861, the Presbytery of Paisley agreed to his translation to West, Perth, and he was inducted there on 30th October that year. In February, 1863, he resigned his charge and did not request a Presbyterial Certificate. He lived in retirement for about two years. He was settled in Dennistoun, Glasgow, on 10th September, 1868, after working there since 1865.

Death
He died on 18th May, 1872, at 22 Canning Place, Glasgow. His widow lived at 34 Granby Terrace, Hillhead, Glasgow, but died on 26th April, 1897, in Aberfoyle, Stirlingshire.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) John Stewart born on 4th July, 1857, in Neilston, Renfrewshire.

(2) Mary Stewart born on 20th November, 1858, in Neilston, Renfrewshire.

(3) Jane Stewart born on 28th July, 1860, in Neilston, Renfrewshire.

(4) Isobella Cunningham Stewart born on 28th February, 1862, in Perth. She died in 1939 in Cathcart, Glasgow.

(5) George Bogle Stewart born on 29th July, 1864, in Row, Dunbartonshire.

(6) Gilbert Alexander Stewart born on 30th September, 1867, in Bridgeton, Glasgow.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Gilbert Stewart
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 27/11/1873, minister of East Miller Street Free Church, residing at 22 Canning Place, Glasgow, widow is Mrs Mary Cunningham or Stewart, Inventory, Glasgow Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC36/48/72
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stewart or Cunningham, Mary, 20/8/1897, 34 Granby Terrace, Hillhead, Glasgow, widow, d. 26/04/1897 at Aberfoyle, testate, Glasgow Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC36/48/159; Will, Glasgow Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC36/51/117

Sources
The Aberdeen Journal, 18th February, 1863; Glasgow Herald, 30th May, 1860; The Caledonian Mercury, 12th February, 1863

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STEWART, HUGH A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.329
Born in Java, 1824. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Penicuik, 1854. Became senior minister, 1886. Died, 1893.

Supplementary Information
Hugh Alexander Stewart

Background
He was born on 26th December, 1823, in Java, the son of Major Ludovick Stewart of Pitovack and Margaret Fraser of Newton.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1845-49.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Aberlour on 9th October, 1849. He was ordained in Penicuik, Midlothian. On 23rd November, 1886, Samuel Rutherford Crockett was ordained as his colleague and successor.

Death
He lived latterly at Javarumah, Elgin, Moray, and died there on 4th May, 1893.

Family
There is no evidence that he ever married.

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 22/6/1893, Senior F.C. Minister, Penicuik, residing at Javarumah, Elgin, d. 04/05/1893 at Elgin, testate, Elgin Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC26/39/19; Elgin Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC26/38/15; 8/3/1898, Eik, Elgin Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC26/39/22

Source
Electricscotland

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STEWART, JAMES

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.329
Born in the parish of Govan, 1813. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained at Wallacetown quoad sacra, Ayr, 1838. Translated, 1842, to South Church, Aberdeen. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Died, 1846.

Publication.—Posthumous.—Remains of the Rev. James Stewart, with Memoir by the Rev. R. Craig, Rothesay. Outlines of Discourses, Doctrinal and Expository, with Prefatory Note by Professor Smeaton, and Memoir of the Author.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1838, Wallacetown, Ayr, FES, Vol.3, p.16; 1842, Aberdeen, South, FES, Vol.6, p.31. In the Free Church, he served in South, Aberdeen.

Publications – by him
Overtures from the Presbytery of Abertarff, Edinburgh, John Johnstone, 184
The church independent in her jurisdiction, an address delivered to his congregation on December 19, 1842, Aberdeen, Lewis Smith, 1843
A sermon preached at the opening of the Free South Church of Aberdeen, on the 7th January, 1844, Aberdeen, Davidson, 1844
Remains of Rev. James Stewart, Free South Church, Aberdeen, with memoir of the author by Robert Craig, Rothsay, Edinburgh, John D. Lowe, 1847
Outlines of Discourses, doctrinal and expository, Edinburgh, Shepherd and Elliot, 1857
He contributed to the Parker Manuscripts. His work is used in Thomas Brown’s, Annals of the Disruption – see footnote 173 . (Note these links take you to the end of the quote.)

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 16/7/1846, Minister of the Free South Church of Aberdeen, T. 16/07/1846 NRS SC1/37/23/p1041, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/23; I and Extract Registered Trust Dispositionee, Disposition and Settlement and Holograph Codicil and I of Furniture, Duns Sheriff Court, NRS SC60/41/11

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STEWART, JAMES, M.D., D.D. (Glasgow)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.329
Born at Edinburgh, 1831. Studied at the Universities, Edinburgh and St. Andrews, and New College, Edinburgh. After receiving licence from the Presbytery of Edinburgh Mr. Stewart took a full course of medical study in the University, Glasgow. In 1862-64 he explored a large part of Central Africa. Ordained, 1865, missionary to Lovedale, so named after Dr. Love, of Glasgow, one of the early promoters of missions. Married, 1866, Williamina Stephen. In 1870 Dr. Stewart became Principal of the Lovedale Institution. When home in 1874, after having taken part in the burial of Livingstone at Westminster Abbey, Dr. Stewart, in the Free Church Assembly, launched the scheme for the founding of a mission in Central Africa to be called Livingstonia. He spent nearly five years in establishing this mission, and then charge was taken over by Dr. Robert Laws. In the winter of 1892 Dr. Stewart delivered a course of lectures in the Free Church Colleges on Evangelistic Theology. In 1899 he was Moderator of the General Assembly.

Publications.—A Synopsis of Structural and Physiological Botany. Botanical Diagrams. Lovedale: Past and Present, 1884. Lovedale: Illustrated, 1894. Lovedale: its Origin, 1894. Kaffir Phrase Book and Vocabulary. Outlines of Kaffir Grammar.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.557). He died in 1905.

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STEWART, JAMES SMITH

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.329
Born at Edderton, Ross-shire, 1855. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Rathen, 1883. Married, 1885, Mary Wilson. Translated to Rutherford, Aberdeen, 1893.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Rathen, Aberdeenshire; and Rutherford, Aberdeen. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.417). Thereafter he served in Aberden North from 1903 (FUFC, p.416, where a short biography is given). He died in 1920.

Family
His son, John Stewart, was a minister of the United Free Church: Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.551.

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STEWART, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.329
Born at Perth, 1819. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Moulin, 1849. Married, 1855, Mary J. MacRae. Died, 1882.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 8th and baptised on 16th May, 1819, in Perth, the son of Alexander Stewart, schoolmaster, and Elizabeth Govan (Betty Gow). But his parents moved to the Isle of Coll, Argyll, where he spent his early youth.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1848-53.

Marriage
He married Mary Jeann McRae on 15th August, 1855, at the Free Church Manse, Kilmory, Bute (Registration: 1855 554/ 9 Kilmory (Bute)). She was born on 2nd and baptized on 7th September, 1836, in Gairloch, Ross and Cromarty, the daughter of Donald McRae, minister, and Jessie Russell. See the tree of Alexander Fraser, Inverness, for some family connections.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Dunkeld and was ordained in Moulin (Pitlochry), Perthshire, in July, 1849.

Death
He died on 11th January, 1882, at the Free Church Manse, Pitlochry, Moulin, Perthshire, and he was buried in the Moulin churchyard on 17th January. His wife died in 1917 in Caulfield, Victoria.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Jessie Russel Stewart born on 28th November, 1856, in Moulin, Perthshire.

(2) Alexander John Stewart born on 11th December, 1858, in Moulin, Perthshire.

(3) Elizabeth Stewart born on 26th October, 1860, in Moulin, Perthshire.

(4) Donald McRae Stewart born on 17th October, 1862, in Moulin, Perthshire. He was a minister in Victoria, Australia. He died there in 1933.

(5) Margaret Robertson Stewart born on 24th January, 1864, in Moulin, Perthshire.

(6) William Russel Stewart born on 28th June, 1867, at the Free Church Manse, Moulin, Perthshire.

(7) Isabella Ann Stewart born on 8th June, 1870, in Moulin, Perthshire.

(8) Douglas Hunter Stewart born on 27th October, 1873, in Moulin, Perthshire.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: John Stewart
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 20/4/1882, Minister, Free Church Congregation, Pitlochry, d. 11/01/1882 at Pitlochry, testate, Perth Sheriff Court, NRS SC49/31/115

Sources
Normanmacrae; The Dundee Courier & Argus, 2nd July, 1867

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STEWART, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.329
Born in parish of Dull, 1820. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. For ten years Mr. Stewart took charge of the training institution of the Irish Church Mission in Dublin. Married, 1853, Mary Stewart. Ordained at Ardrishaig, 1868. Was clerk of the Presbytery of Inveraray.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Ardrishaig, Argyll. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.284). He became senior minister in 1902 and died in 1908.

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STEWART, JOHN, F.E.I.S.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.330
Born at Edinburgh, 1821. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at St. Andrew’s, Orkney, 1857. Married, 1872, Jane Innes Leslie. Became senior minister, 1891. When a student Mr. Stewart took a prominent part in forming the Sabbath Morning Fellowship Association; afterwards he was one of the three founders of the Young Men’s Christian Association, and became its first secretary.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 19th June, 1821, in Edinburgh, the son of John Stewart and Mary Paul.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1853-55.

Marriage
He married Jane Innes Leslie on 1st August, 1872, in St George, Edinburgh. She was born on 24th November and baptized on 26th December, 1832, in Edinburgh, the daughter of John Leslie, house proprietor, and Mary Wallace.

Ministry
He was ordained in St. Andrews, Orkney, on 29th November, 1858. On 13th September, 1891, James Cheyne was settled here as his colleague and successor.

Death
He lived latterly at 1 Northumberland Street, Edinburgh, and died there on 16th January, 1903. His wife died there on 27th October, 1916.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Mary Paulina Stewart born on 13th October, 1873, in St Andrews, Orkney. She died in 1950 in Morningside, Edinburgh.

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 1/6/1903, Rev. Orkney, 1 Northumberland Street, Edinburgh, d. 16/01/1903 at Edinburgh, testate, non-Scottish Court, NRS SC70/7/17; Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/424; Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/348
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stewart or Leslie, Jane Innes, 15/12/1916, 1 Northumberland Street, Edinburgh, widow, d. 27/10/1916 at Edinburgh, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/588; Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/491

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STEWART, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.330
Born at Broughty-Ferry, 1822. Studied at the University, St. Andrews, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1846, at Ardrossan. Married, 1848, Mary Hill. Died, 1886.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 9th and baptized on 17th October, 1822, in Dudhope House, Broughty Ferry, Angus, the son of John Stewart, nurseryman, and Janet Stewart.

Education
He studied at St Andrews, Fife: at United College 1838-42; and at St Mary’s College 1842-43. He was the Stewart Bursar in 1838. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1843-45. and 1847-48.

Marriage
He married Mary Hill on 24th February, 1848, the marriage being recorded both in Monifieth, Angus, and in Ardrossan, Ayrshire. She was born (or baptised) on 11th April, 1821, in Dundee, the daughter of David Hill, glover, and Mary Laird Walker.

Ministry
He joined the Disruption procession to Tanfield Hall. After licence, he worked in Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, before being ordained in September, 1846, in Ardrossan, Ayrshire.

Death
He died very suddenly on 2nd March, 1886, in Ardrossan, Ayrshire. His wife died on 30th June, 1900, at Bellevue, Ardrossan, and was buried on 3rd July (Registration: 1900 576/2 66 Ardrossan New).

Family
They had issue including:

(1) John Stewart born about 1850 in Ardrossan, Ayrshire.

(2) David Stewart born about 1852 in Ardrossan, Ayrshire.

(3) Mary Stewart born on 22nd January, 1855, in Ardrossan, Ayrshire.

(4) Isabella Stewart born on 4th September, 1857, in Ardrossan, Ayrshire.

(5) Janet Stewart born on 16th October, 1859, in Ardrossan, Ayrshire.

(6) William Stewart born on 7th October, 1861, in Ardrossan, Ayrshire. In 1881 he was a bank clerk.

(7) Duncan Macfarlan Stewart born on 16th March, 1863, in Ardrossan, Ayrshire. In 1881 he was an apprentice engine fitter.

(8) James Hill Stewart born on 7th November, 1868, in Ardrossan, Ayrshire. He died on 9th January, 1893, in Melbourne, Victoria.

Publication – by him
Address to pastor and people on the occasion of the induction of the Rev. Patrick Robertson to the Free Church, Kilmarnock, delivered by appointment of the presbytery, January 28, 1858, Saltcoats, James Fullerton, 1858

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: John Stewart
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 15/4/1886, F.C. Minister, Ardrossan, d. 02/03/1886 at Ardrossan, testate, Will, Ayr Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC6/46/18; 21/4/1886, Ayr Sheriff Court, NRS SC6/44/47; 10/8/1886, First Eik, Ayr Sheriff Court, NRS SC6/44/47
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stewart or Hill, Mary, 3/10/1900, Bellevue, Ardrossan, widow of Rev. John Stewart, F.C. Minister there, d. 30/06/1900 at Bellevue aforesaid, testate, Will, Ayr Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC6/46/28; 11/10/1900, Ayr Sheriff Court, NRS SC6/44/63

Sources
Glasgow Herald, 23rd February, 1893; 2nd July, 1900

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STEWART, JOHN, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.330
Born at Renfrew, 1832. Studied at the University, Glasgow, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Old Kilpatrick, 1861. Married, 1862, Elizabeth Stewart; and, 1898, Euphemia Donald. Translated, 1866, to North Shields; and, 1873, to Dennistoun, Glasgow. Became senior minister, 1895.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 17th December and baptized on 30th December, 1832, in Renfrew, the son of John Stewart, wright, and Margaret Young.

Education
He matriculated at Glasgow University in 1855. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1856-60. He was awarded the D.D. degree by Knox College, Toronto, Canada, in 1888.

Marriage
He married:

(1) Eliza Stewart on 24th April, 1862, in Anderston, Glasgow. She was born on 13th and baptized on 22nd March, 1841, in Gorbals, Glasgow, the daughter of Robert Stewart, jeweller, and Elizabeth Stewart.

(2) He is said to have married Euphemia Donald.

Ministry
He was ordained in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire; translated to North Shields, Northumberland, England, on 17th May, 1866. There was unhappiness in the church there and on 3rd May, 1870, the Presbytery decided that “mutual alienation having long existed, and the spirit of bitterness engendered aggravated by misunderstandings on all sides, the presbytery requested the elders and deacon to resign their office.” A provisional session was appointed. On the other hand, when he was called to Dennistoun, Glasgow, in November, 1872, 442 members signed a petition asking him to stay with them. But on receiving a second call signed by 308 members and 123 adherents, from Dennistoun in March, 1873, he accepted it. On 22nd September, 1882, he was called to Cowcaddens Free Church but nothing came of that. On retirement, he lived at Cross Knowe, Burnside; and at 6 Broomhill Avenue, Partick.

Death
He died at his son’s home, 3 Ashfield Gardens, Jordanhill, Glasgow, on 15th December, 1904.

Family
He had issue including, by his first wife:

(1) John Barclay Stewart born on 12th March, 1863, in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire. He graduated from Glasgow University: M.A. (1883); M.B., C.M. (1886). He was a medical practitioner. He married Sarah E. B. Radcliffe in 1890 in Dennistoun, Glasgow. He died on 18th April, 1928, in Hampstead, London, England.

(2) Robert Mitchell Stewart born in 1864 in Old Kilpatrick, Dunbartonshire. He was a Free Church minister.

(3) Allan Alfred Stewart born on 4th May, 1866, in Anderston, Glasgow. He was a solicitor. He died in 1920 in Hillhead, Glasgow.

(4) James William R. Stewart born in the 3rd quarter of 1868 in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England. He worked and died in the Seychelles.

(5) Elizabeth Roberta Stewart born on 15th Febrary, 1871, at the Manse, North Shields, Northumberland, England. She died there in the 1st quarter of 1872.

(6) Algernon Percy Stewart born in the 4th quarter of 1872 in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England. He was a veterinary surgeon. He died in the 3rd quarter of 1929 in Market Drayton, Shropshire, England.

(7) Agnes Bryce Robertson Stewart born on 22nd November, 1874, in Dennistoun, Glasgow. She and the two following siblings are said to have emigrated to Canada. Perhaps they did, but there is an Agnes Bryce R. Stewart born about 1874 who died in 1954 in Hillhead, Glasgow.

(8) Margaret Young Stewart born in 1876 in Dennistoun, Glasgow. She is said to have emigrated to Canada; but she is not with the family in the 1891 census and there is a Margaret Young Stewart, born about 1877, who died in 1883 in Dennistoun, Glasgow.

(9) Marshall Sophos Stewart born about 1879 in Glasgow. He was a civil and mining engineer. He married Ella Watson McLachlan in 1907 in Blythswood, Glasgow. He died on 5th September, 1953, in Romford, Essex, England.

(10) A still born child.

(11) Leopold Gordon Davidson Stewart born in 1884 in Dennistoun, Glasgow. He died there in 1887.

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 27/7/1905, D.D., U.F. Church, Dennistoun, Glasgow, Westwood House, Helensburgh, d. 15/12/1904 at 3 Ashfield Gardern, Jordanhill, Glasgow, testate, Dumbarton Sheriff Court, NRS SC65/35/8 and NRS SC65/36/4

Sources
Genesreunited; The Caledonian Mercury, 14th March, 1863; Northern Echo, 4th May, 1870; Glasgow Herald, 15th May, 1866; 27th November, 1872; 21st March, 1873; 23rd September, 1882

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STEWART, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.330
Born at Soay, Argyllshire, 1860. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1890, at Ross and Brolas, Mull. Married, 1891, Isabella F. Macleod.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Ross and Brolas, Isle of Mull, Argyll. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.301). He died in 1906.

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STEWART, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.330
Born at Abercorn, Linlithgowshire, 1861. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1892, missionary to Madras. [List of missionaries says he was ordained 1893.] Stationed at Rayapuram. Married, the same year, Elizabeth M. Jennings.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.544). He resigned in 1929 and later that year took up ministry in Stitchel (FUFC, p.80, where a short biography is given).

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STEWART, NEIL

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.330
Born at Pitnacree, Perthshire, 1814. Studied at the University, Edinburgh. Ordained at Luss, 1844. Married, 1863, Helen Macfarlane. Became senior minister, 1883. Died, 1890.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 8th August, 1814, in Pitnacree, Logierait, Perthshire, the son of Charles Stewart and Elizabeth Robertson. His father was a merchant and possessed of some property. The family moved to Edinburgh when he was 12. His Obituary says that, while studying, he served as a tutor and this took him to the continent. In 1841 there is a Neil Stewart serving as tutor in the home of Sir William Scott, Bart., of Ancrum.

Marriage
He married Helen MacFarlane on 7th October, 1863, at Valley Cottage, Arrochar, Dunbartonshire (Registration: 1863 492/ 3 Arrochar). She was born about 1812 in Dunbartonshire, the daughter of Parlane MacFarlane and Helen Darroch?. She was the widow of Dr Smith of Berbice.

Ministry
He was ordained at Luss, Dunbartonshire, on 23rd February, 1844. He retired on 4th July, 1883. Thomas Edward Jubb was settled there as his colleague and successor.

Death
He lived latterly at 2 New Killorn Villas, Park Place, Stirling. He died there on 12th October, 1890, his death being registered in St Ninians, Stirlingshire. His widow lived latterly at 1 Laverockbank Road, Trinity, Edinburgh, and died there on 17th September, 1903,.

Family
There is no clear evidence that they had issue.

Publication – by him:
He contributed to the Disruption Manuscripts. His work is used in Thomas Brown’s, Annals of the Disruption – see footnotes 193 and 260. (Note these links take you to the end of the quote.)

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Niel Stewart
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 24/11/1890, sometime Free Church Minister, Luss, co Dumbarton, thereafter residing at 2 New Killorn Villas, Park Place, Stirling, d. 12/10/1890 at park Place aforesaid, testate, Inventory; Settlement; Codicil, Stirling Sheriff Court, NRS SC67/36/93
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stewart or Macfarlane, Helen, 20/10/1903, 1 Laverockbank Road, Trinity, Edinburgh, widow of Rev. Niel Stewart, Luss, Dumbartonshire, d. 17/09/1903 at 1 Laverockbank Road, Trinity, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/428; Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/351

Sources
Minutes of Free Presbytery of Dumbarton, NRS, CH3/80/2; Glasgow Herald, 9th October, 1863

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STEWART, PETER

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.330
Born at Ardeonaig, Perthshire, 1851. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Killarrow, Islay, 1881. Married, 1883, Mary E. M’Quarrie. Mr. Stewart remained outside the Union of 1900.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Killarrow and Kilmeny, Isle of Islay, Argyll. He went into the Union of 1900 but at the Commission of Assembly in March, 1906, he was admitted to the Free Church from the United Free Church as an ordained minister.

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STEWART, PETER CARMICHAEL, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.330
Born at Memel, East Prussia, 1859. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Collessie, Fife, 1884. Married, 1892, Mary Crichton.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Collessie, Fife. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.372). He retired in 1904 and died that same year.

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STEWART, ROBERT

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.330
Born at Renfrew, 1828. Brother of Dr. John Stewart. Studied at the University, Glasgow, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Tarland, 1860. Married, 1865, Isabella H. Fergusson; and, 1893, Flora MacIntyre or Forth. Translated, 1867, to Lisbon. Retired, 1885, but remained agent of the British and Foreign Bible Society.

Publication.—Translation of the New Testament into Portuguese.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Tarland, Aberdeenshire. His ministry in Lisbon was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.529). He died in 1906.

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STEWART, ROBERT

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.330
Studied at the University, Glasgow, and Divinity Hall, Original Secession Church. Ordained at Castletown, Caithness, 1888. Admitted to the Free Church, 1895. Laboured some time as missionary at Windygates, Fife. Settled as minister of the charge, 1899.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Windygates, Fife. Thereafter in 1919, Walkerburn, FES, Vol.8, p.65. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.367). He retired in 1917 and died in 1919.

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STEWART, ROBERT MITCHELL, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.330
Born, 1864, at Old Kilpatrick. Son of Dr. John Stewart. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Erskine, Renfrewshire, 1890. Married, 1892, Agnes Isabella Orme.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Erskine, Renfrewshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.165). He retired in 1904 and died in 1912.

Family
He was the son of John Stewart, a Free Church minister. He had a son, John Erskine Stewart, who became a United Free Church minister: Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.22.

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STEWART, ROBERT WALTER, D.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.331

Born at the manse of Bolton, 1812. Son of Dr. Stewart of Erskine and the Hon. Margaret Stewart, only daughter of the tenth Lord Blantyre. Studied at the University, Glasgow, with a session in Edinburgh, and one in Geneva. Ordained at Erskine, 1837. Married, 1839, Graham Cockburn. When the Disruption took place Dr. Stewart was in the south of Europe for his health. He hurried home, and, by uninterrupted travelling, reached Edinburgh on the morning of the 23rd May. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Ordered abroad by his medical men, Dr. Stewart spent the winter of 1842-43 in Malta, where he laid the foundations of the Presbyterian congregation. In the following winter he settled at Leghorn. He established Presbyterian congregations in various Italian towns frequented by English-speaking visitors and sailors, and gave important assistance to the Waldensian Church in extending her operations throughout Italy. In 1874 Dr. Stewart was Moderator of the General Assembly. Became senior minister, 1872, but continued to live and labour in Leghorn till his death in 1887. [Vol. 2 has him in Erskine only till 1845.]

Publications.—The Tent and the Khan. Commentary on the Four Gospels (in Italian). Religion in Southern Europe.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1837, Erskine, FES, Vol.3, p.194

Family
Brown Tree.

Publications
See separate document here.

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STEWART, THOMAS

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.331
Born in Lanarkshire, 1846. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Waikato, New Zealand, 1872. Married, the same year, Elizabeth A. H. Macpherson. Translated, 1874, to Coromandel, India. Resigned, 1875, and returned to this country. Admitted a minister of the Free Church, 1876, and, 1877, was settled at Cambusbarron, Stirlingshire. Died, 1878.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born (or baptised) on 21st August, 1846, in Barony, Glasgow, the son of John Stewart, woolen manufacturer’s servant, and Elspeth McKean or McCann.

Marriage
He married Elizabeth Ann Hume MacPherson on 11th March, 1872, at the bride’s home, 338 Duke Street, Glasgow (Registration: 1872 644/2 178 High Church). She was born on 23rd January, 1848, in Montrose, Angus, the daughter of John MacPherson and Mary Hunter.

Ministry
He was ordained in Waikato East, New Zealand, on 29th September, 1872, but was translated to Coromandel, India, on 4th February, 1874, on account of his health. His resignation from there on health grounds was accepted on 23rd March, 1875. He then returned to Scotland. He settled in Cambusbarron, Stirlingshire, being elected to that congregation on 11th September, 1877. He was then described as “Thomas Stewart, Bank, Cumnock”.

Death
He died on 4th December, 1878, at Stirling. His wife died in 1939 in Gourock, Renfrewshire.

Family
There is no evidence that they had issue.

Sources
New Zealand Herald, Volume XII, Issue 4167, 23 March 1875, Page 5; PCNZ, Ministers’ Register; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 13th September, 1877, p.3

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STEWART, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.331
Born at Comrie, 1795. Studied at the University, Edinburgh. Ordained at Lochee, 1832. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Married, 1834, Mary Key. Removed, the same year, to Dudhope, Dundee, with a portion of his congregation. Died, 1852.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1832, Lochee, FES, Vol.5, p.334. In the Free Church, he served in Lochee, Dundee; and Dudhope, Dundee.

Publication – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Sites, 22nd May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/217; Sites, 23rd May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/217

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 20/11/1852, minister of the Gospel at Lochee, Dundee Sheriff Court, NRS SC45/31/1
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stewart, Mary, 21/1/1854, Mrs, alias Key, Relict of Reverend William Stewart, Minister of the Gospel at Lochee, Dundee Sheriff Court, NRS SC45/31/11
28th November, 1837, Sixth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.134 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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STEWART, WILLIAM

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.331
Born, 1825. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Kettle and Cults, Fife, 1854. Married, 1858, Christina Kennedy. Translated to Dudhope, Dundee, 1860. Died, 1867.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 17th and baptized on 22nd January, 1826, in Arngask, Fife, the son of John Stewart, miller, and Susan Ford.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1848-52.

Marriage
He married Christina (or Christian) Kennedy on 24th June, 1858, in St Andrews and St Leonards, Fife (Registration: 1858 453/ 30 St Andrews and St Leonards). She was born (or baptised) there on 29th December, 1826, the daughter of John Kennedy, builder, and Margaret Millar.

Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Kettle and Cults, Fife; and Dudhope, Dundee.

Death
He died in Dundee on 2nd January, 1867, of acute pleurisy, after a lingering illness (Registration: 1867 282/2 16 Dundee Second District). His wife died in 1882 in Markinch, Fife.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Margaret Susan Stewart born on 11th October, 1861, in Dundee. She married William Douglas Scrimgeour on 24th December, 1885, in St Andrew, Edinburgh. He was a collector of poor rates. She died on 26th December, 1946, in Wokingham, Berkshire, England.

Publication – by him
The pretended supremacy of the Pope, Dundee, W. Middleton, between 1840 and 1849?

Sources
The Dundee Courier & Argus, 10th January, 1867; 14th January, 1867

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STEWART, WILLIAM R., M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.331
Born in Banffshire. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Slamannan, Stirlingshire, 1898.

Supplementary Information
William Robert Stewart

Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Slamannan, Stirlingshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.40). Thereafter he served in Levenside and South Renton from 1921 (FUFC, p.275); and in St Cyrus frpom 1925 (FUFC, p.409, where a short biography is given).

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STILL, JAMES IRONSIDE, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.331
Born at Port Elphinstone, parish of Kintore, 1854. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Banchory-Devenick, 1884. Married, 1889, Janet P. Adamson.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Banchory-Devenick, Kincardineshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.421, where a short biography is given). He died in 1927.

Family
He was the brother of William Gray Still. He had a son, Sydney Cardno Still, who was a United Free Church minister: Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.243.

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STILL, THOMAS CHALMERS, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.331
Born at Inverurie, 1861. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Pencaitland, 1891. Married, 1893, Sarah Spence.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Pencaitland, East Lothian. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.64, where a short biography is given).

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STILL, WILLIAM GRAY

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.331
Born, 1850. Brother of Rev. J. I. Still. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen Was assistant in St. Clement’s, Aberdeen. Ordained at Barry, Forfarshire, 1876. Died, 1883.

Publications.—Posthumous.—A Brief and Broken Ministry. Memorials of William Gray Still. By James Angus, Stirling.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 10th August, 1850, in Port Elphinstone, Kintore, Aberdeenshire, the son of William Still, miller and farmer, and Bathia Littlejohn. He was the brother of James Ironside Still, a Free Church minister.

Education
He began his education in Port Elphinstone, but continued it in Kemnay, Aberdeenshire, to where his family moved when he was eight years of age. Finally he attended Peterhead Academy, Aberdeenshire, where the rector, Peter Still, was a cousin of his. He entered Aberdeen University in November, 1867; and four years later he entered the Free Church Divinity Hall in Aberdeen. During his student days he helped in the Shuttle Lane Mission in Aberdeen.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Garioch in June, 1875. He assisted in St Clement’s, Aberdeen; and Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire, before being ordained in Barry, Angus, on 14th December, 1876. His ministry there was frequently interrupted by ill-health.

Death
He died on 31st October, 1883, at the Free Church Manse, Barry, Angus, after a long illness, and was buried there on 5th November. A memorial of Aberdeen granite on a base of Kemnay granite reads:

ERECTED
BY SORROWING FRIENDS
IN MEMORY OF
THEIR FAITHFUL AND BELOVED PASTOR,
THE REV.
WILLIAM GRAY STILL
BORN AT PORT-EPHINSTONE
10TH AUGUST, 1850, AND
ORDAINED MINISTER
OF THE FREE CHURCH OF BARRY,
14TH DECEMBER, 1876, HE
DIED AT BARRY,
31ST OCTOBER, 1883

“If we died with Him,
We shall also live with Him;
If we endure,
We shall reign with Him.”

2 Tim. 2:11.

Family
He never married.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: William Gray Still
A brief and broken ministry, memorials of William Gray Still, minister of the Free Church at Barry, James Angus, Carnoustie, A. Reid, 1884

Sources
Angus, James, A Brief and Broken Ministry. Memorials of William Gray Still, Carnoustie, Alexander Reid, 1884; The Dundee Courier & Argus and Northern Warder, 2nd November, 1883; Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 8th November, 1883

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STIRLING, ALEXANDER

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.331
Born in Dumbartonshire, 1837. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Married, 1858, Marion Gray. Ordained at Monkton and Prestwick, Ayrshire, 1865. Translated to York, 1886. [Vol. 2 says 1881.]

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born in 1837 in Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, the son of James Stirling, cotton hand-loom weaver, and Jean Dalrymple.

Marriage
He married Marion Gray on 18th October, 1858, in Calton, Glasgow. She was born about 1838 in Kirkintilloch, Dunbartonshire, the daughter of Robert Gray, farmer, and Marion Stewart.

Ministry
He was ordained in Prestwick, Ayrshire, on 9th March, 1865. On 27th April, 1881, he was translated to John Knox’s Church, Stepney, London, England. Later he was translated to York – he was there by 1895. On 26th December, 1905, he was inducted to the Free Church congregation of Rothesay, Bute.

Death
He died on 22nd April, 1908, in Rothesay, Bute.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) James Alexander Gray Stirling born on 23rd November, 1860, in Govan, Glasgow. He died on 22nd June, 1937, in Hamilton, Lanarkshire.

(2) Marion Alexandrina Gray Stirling born 2nd May, 1864, in 21 Claremont Street, Glasgow. She died in the 4th quarter of 1903 in York, England.

(3) Jeanie Robina Gray Stirling born on 21st September 1865, at the Free Church Manse, Monkton, Ayrshire.

(4) Margaret Jemima Gray Stirling born on 1st August, 1867, in Monkton, Ayrshire. She married Allan J. Burston, draper, in 1897, in Bedminster, Gloucestershire, England. She died on 21st May, 1920, in Nottingham, England.

(5) Joann Stirling born about 1869 in Monkton, Ayrshire.

(6) Alexander Stuart Gray Stirling born on 17th February, 1870, in Monkton, Ayrshire.

(7) John Stuart Gray Stirling born on 1st June, 1871, in Monkton, Ayrshire.

(8) Charlotte Wilhelmina Gray Stirling born on 15th May, 1874, in Prestwick, Ayrshire.

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 19/6/1908, Presbyterian Church of England, York, Free Church of Scotland, Rothesay, d. 22/04/1908 at Rothesay, testate, Rothesay Sheriff Court, NRS SC8/35/33-34

Sources
Glasgow Herald, 13th March, 1865; 27th September, 1865; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 27th December, 1905, p.6.

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STIRLING, JAMES

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.332
Born at Waterside, Kirkintilloch, 1866. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at M’Crie-Roxburgh Church, Edinburgh, 1891. Married, 1894, Isabella D. Paul.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in M’Crie-Roxburgh, Edinburgh. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.18). Thereafter he served in Westmoreland Road Church, Newcastle, from 1905.

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STIRLING, MICHAEL

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.332
Born, 1780. Son of Rev. R. Stirling, Crieff. Studied at the Universities, St. Andrews and Glasgow. Ordained, 1808, at Cargill. Was the senior member of the Presbytery of Dunkeld at the time of the Lethendy Case, 1839. When the Presbytery disregarded the interdict of the Court of Session, and ordained Mr. Kessen, they were summoned to the bar of the Civil Court, 14th June, 1839. There Mr. Stirling stated, respectfully, but with perfect clearness, the position taken by the Presbytery, and the principles on which they had acted. He and his brethren at the bar were rebuked by the Lord President in strong terms, and told that should any breach of interdict again occur the offenders would inevitably be sent to prison. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Married Margaret B. Adamson. Became senior minister, 1854. Died, 1865.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1808, Cargill, FES, Vol.4, p.150. In the Free Church, he served in Cargill, Perthshire.

Family
Chalmers Tree.

Publications – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Against Maynooth endowment, 19th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/179; Maynooth grant, 25th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/184
Application of the Rev. Michael Stirling, Cargill, for the appointment of a colleague and successor, Edinburgh, John Greig & Son, 1854

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Michael Stirling
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 11/9/1865, sometime minister of parish of Cargill, afterwards residing at Viewfield House in Bankfoot, Perth Sheriff Court, NRS SC49/31/80
Court of Session: Warrants of the Register of Acts and Decreets: Decreet, John Adamson Honey Esq and Frederick Adamson, and the Rev Michael Stirling, his curators v William Glen Johnstone, September, 1833, NRS CS46/1833/9/10 [Note: John Adamson Honey was minister of Inchture]; Decreet, the Rev Michael Stirling v Messrs David Louson and William Johnston, joint interim cashiers and principal officers of the Arbroath Banking Company, Nov 1837, NRS CS46/1837/11/24
Peter Cochrane, schoolmaster, Newbigging, Answers made by Schoolmasters in Scotland, p.243 [See here Parochial Schools – Queries to which these Answers are a response]
Third Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction: Teinds, Appendix 1, Table 3, p.10 and Appendix 2, p.6

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STIRLING, WILLIAM ARNOT

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.332
Born, 1825. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Chalmers’ Church, Dundee, 1854. Married, 1857, Mary Ann Horn. While bathing at Broughty-Ferry, 27th July, 1864, Mr. Stirling was drowned.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born about 1825 in Abbotshall, Fife, the son of William Stirling, merchant, and Elizabeth Arnott.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1847-50.

Marriage
He married Mary Ann Heron on 28th July, 1857, in Dundee (Registration: 1857 282/2 213 Dundee Second District). She was born on 7th January, 1829, in Dumfries, the daughter of George Heron, minister of Terregles, and Catherine McGeorge. For this George Heron, for his father James Heron, minister of Kirkgunzeon, and for his grand-father George Heron, minister of Terregles, see the General Index of Scottish Presbyterian Ministers here and scroll down to the man you are looking for.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Kirkcaldy in 1851. He was ordained in Chalmers, Dundee.

Death
He was drowned while bathing on 27th July, 1864, in Monifieth, Angus. His widow lived latterly at Park House, West Newport, Fife. She died there on 30th December, 1912, her death being registered in Forgan, Fife.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Georgina Heron Stirling born on 22nd July, 1858, in Dundee. She died in 1909 in Forgan, Fife.

(2) William Charles Stirling born on 27th April, 1860, in Dundee. He died there the following year.

(3) Arnot Stirling born on 5th March, 1862, in Dundee. He died there the following year.

(4) Annie Stirling born on 29th April, 1864, in Dundee.

(5) Mary Elizabeth Stirling born on 29th April, 1864, in Dundee.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: William Arnot Stirling
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 25/8/1864, Minister of the Gospel in Dundee, Dundee Sheriff Court, NRS SC45/31/18
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stirling or Heron, Mary Ann, 18/2/1913, Park House, West Newport, Fife, widow, d. 30/12/1912 at Newport, testate, Cupar Sheriff Court, NRS SC20/50/95; Cupar Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC20/56/13

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STIRRAT, ROBERT

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.332
Born in the parish of Dalry (Ayrshire), 1817. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained at Airdrie, 1843. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Married, 1844, Agnes B. Campbell. Translated to St. Cuthbert’s, Edinburgh, 1845. Died, 1852.

Supplementary Information
FES doesn’t mention this man. See FES, Vol.4, from p.220.

Background
He was born in Dalry, Ayrshire, the son of James Stirrat, merchant.

Education
He studied Hebrew at Glasgow University 1839-1841.

Marriage
He married Agnes Blair Campbell in June, 1844, the marriage being recorded in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, and in Glasgow. She was born about 1827 in Glasgow.

Ministry
A “Robert Stirrat, Dalry, Irvine” was a name on the Roll of Probationers adhering to the Free Church. In the Free Church, he served in High, Airdrie; and he was translated to St. Cuthbert’s or West, Edinburgh, on 25th September, 1845.

Death
He died on 16th January, 1852, at 16 Grove Street, Edinburgh.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) James Campbell Stirrat baptized on 18th April, 1847, in St Cuthbert’s, Edinburgh.

(2) Margaret Crawford Stirrat baptized on 4th March, 1849, in St Cuthbert’s, Edinburgh. She died in the 3rd quarter of 1922 in Hexham, Northumberland, England.

(3) Robert Boyle Stirrat baptized on 31st December, 1851, in St Cuthbert’s, Edinburgh. He died on 31st January, 1888, in St George Hanover Square, London, England.

Publication – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Maynooth grant, 25th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/184

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STOCKDALE, JAMES

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.332
Born in Yorkshire. Studied at the University, Edinburgh, and Spurgeon’s Pastors’ College, London. Ordained at Maldon, Essex, 1871. Married, 1872, Janet Tod Watson. Translated to Wishaw, 1873. Admitted to the Free Church, 1876. Settled at Grange, 1877.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Grange, Banffshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.455, where a short biography is given). Thereafter he served in Craigend from 1920 (FUFC, p.329). He retired in 1925.

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STODDART, WILLIAM, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.332
Born at Edinburgh. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Innellan, 1898. Married, 1900, Christina M. Robertson.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Innellan, Argyll. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.277). Thereafter he served in Aberdeen Trinity from 1901 (FUFC, p.420); and in Partick High from 1911 (FUFC, p.238, where a short biography is given).

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STORMONT, DAVID DUNCAN, B.Sc., B.D.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.332
Born in Forfarshire, 1861. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained missionary to Lovedale, 1891. [List of missionaries says he was appointed 1889.] Married, 1892, Margaret N. R. Money.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.557, where a short biography is given). He died in 1931.

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STOTHERT, RICHARD, M.A.

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.332
Born at Edinburgh, 1833. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained missionary to Nagpur, 1860. Transferred to Bombay, 1861; and, 1884, to the district of Poona. Married, 1870, Catherine Ewing. Died, 1898.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 16th December, 1833, in Edinburgh, the son of William Stothert of Cargen, a military man, and an elder in Dr Moody Stuart’s congregation. His sister, Isabella Stothert, married William Burton Alexander, a Free Church minister. For other family connections, see the Brown Welsh Tree.

Education
He attended Edinburgh Academy. He studied at Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities; and he enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1854-58.

Marriage
He married Catherine Ewing in 1870, a missionary to India. She was born about 1841 in Glasgow.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Stirling on 27th July, 1858, and took a temporary appointment as chaplain to a regiment bound for Bermuda. He was ordained by the Free Presbytery of Edinburgh for Bombay on 5th January, 1860. He returned temporarily to Scotland at the end of 1871 on account of bad health.

Death
He died on 22nd October, 1898, at Bombay, India. His wife died on 22nd February, 1917, in Poona, India.

Family
They had issue:

(1) Henrietta Helen Stothert born in the 4th quarter of 1871 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. She died in October, 1895.

Publications – by him
Brahmanism, or, Creation and sacrifice, a missionary lecture, Edinburgh, T. & T. Clark, 1869
The works of Aurelius Augustine, edited by Marcus Dods, translated by Richard Stothert, Edinburgh, T. & T. Clark, 1872
Writings in connection with the Manichaean heresy, edited by Marcus Dods, translated by Richard Stothert, Edinburgh, T. & T. Clark, 1872
A traveller’s sketch of Scottish Presbyterianism, being an account of a visit to Scotland in 1824, August Friedrich Leopold Gemberg, translated by R. Stothert, Edinburgh, T. & T. Clark, 1875
Sabbath mornings with the Bombay Mission, Edinburgh, John Maclaren & Son, 1880
Caste: a review of Dr. Wilson’s book on Indian caste, Bombay, printed at the Times of India Steam Press, 1884

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Richard Stothert.
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 18/5/1899, sometime Missionary, Bombay, India, d. 22/10/1898 at Bombay, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/379; Will, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/313

Source
The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 3rd March, 1917, p.12

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STOTHERT, THOMAS

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.332
Born, 1832. Brother of foregoing. Studied at the Universities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and New College, Edinburgh. Became superintendent of the City Mission in Newcastle, 1857. Married, 1860, Helen Lundin Brown; and, 1882, Grace C. Campbell. Ordained at Lumphanan, 1865. Became senior minister, 1889. Died, 1893.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born in Edinburgh in 1831, of a Dumfries-shire family: his father was William Stothert of Cargen. His father was an elder of Alexander Moody Stuart’s. His mother was Jemima Deborah Deans, daughter of Admiral Robert Deans. His sister, Isabella Stothert, married William Burton Alexander, a Free Church minister. For other family connections, see the Brown Welsh Tree.

Education
He matriculated in Glasgow University in 1848 and gained his B.A. degree from Edinburgh University in 1853. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1853-57.

Marriage
He married:

(1) Helen Lundin Brown in Edinburgh, on 28th February, 1860. She was born on 9th May, 1832, in Largo, Fife, the daughter of Robert Lundin Brown, minister, and Elizabeth Lundin.

(2) Grace Catherine Campbell on 14th September, 1882, at the British Legation, Berne, Switzerland. She was born about 1838 in St Andrews, Fife, the daughter of Admiral Campbell of Barbreck, Argyll, and Isabella Campbell.

Ministry
He was ordained in Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire, as colleague and successor to Alexander Grant on 27th July, 1865. In 1866, he was called to Mains and Strathmartine, Angus, but remained in Lumphanan. At the beginning of 1870 the foundation stone of a new church building there was laid and by September that year the building was opened by James Hood Wilson of Barclay, Edinburgh. On 18th October, 1889, Alexander Shaw Adamson Bishop was ordained there as his colleague and successor.

Death
He died on 16th March, 1893, at 10 Abbotsford Park, Grange, Edinburgh. His first wife died on 24th December, 1880, in Pau, France. Grace Catherine Campbell or Stothert died on 13rd February, 1908, at Viewforth Avenue, Edinburgh (Registration: 1908 685/6 171 Morningside). In February, 1894, a memorial tablet was erected in his memory in the Free Church in Lumphanan, with the following inscription: “MDCCCXCIII: Erected by the members of this congregation and other friends in loving memory of the Rev. Thomas Stothert, B.A., who died in Edinburgh, March 16th, 1893, For 28 years the faithful pastor, the wise counsellor, the true friend of this people. ‘He walked with God.’ Genesis v. 24.”

Family
They had issue:

(1) Theodore Stothert born on 27th October, 1871. He lived only a short time.

Publication – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Thomas Stothert
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 5/5/1893, sometime F.C. Minister, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire, latterly residing at 10 Abbotsford Park, Edinburgh, d. 16/03/1893 at Edinburgh, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/318; Will, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/267
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stothert or Brown, Helen Lundin, 4/2/1881, Mrs, wife of Revd Thomas Stothert, minister, Free Church, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire, d. 24/12/1880 at Pau, France, testate, Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/88
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stothert or Campbell, Grace Catherine, 4/3/1908, 3 Viewforth Terrace, Edinburgh, widow of Rev. Thomas Stothert, Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire, d. 13/02/1908 at Edinburgh, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/477; Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/394

Sources
The Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, 1st March, 1860; The Aberdeen Journal, 1st November, 1871; The Standard, London, England, 18th September, 1882, p.1; Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 21st February, 1894

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STRACHAN, JAMES, M.A.

 
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Born at Fyvie, 1863. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at St. Fergus, 1890.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in St. Fergus, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.445, where a short biography is given). Thereafter he served in Belgrave Presbyterian Church, London, from 1903; and in the Chair of Hebrew and Biblical Criticism in Magee College, Londonderry from 1915. He died in 1926.

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STRACHAN, ROBERT, B.D.

 
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Born at Fyvie. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1897, missionary to Bombay.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.540, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1928 and died in 1929.

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STRACHAN, WILLIAM

 
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Born in Forfarshire, 1845. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Newton-Stewart, 1877. Married, 1883, Clementina J. Webster. Retired the same year.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born about 1845 in Panbride, Angus, the son of James Strachan.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1869-73.

Marriage
He married Clementina Jane Webster in the 3rd quarter of 1883 in Kensington, London, England. She was born on 11th April, 1855, in Edinburgh, the daughter of James Webster and Elizabeth Youll.

Ministry
He was ordained in Newton-Stewart – Penninghame and Minnigaff, or Creebridge, Wigtownshire, on 20th December, 1877. He served there till 1883. He was received into the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales in 1884 but did not get a charge. He was received into the Presbyterian Church of Victoria on 19th May, 1886, and was inducted to Rupanyup – Minyip – Marnoo – Murtoa on 5th November, 1886, and served there till 30th September, 1898. He gave supply in Box Hill 1901-04.

Death
He died in 1919 in Victoria. His wife died there in 1938.

Family
They had issue including:
(1) William Robert Sanderman Strachan born in 1886 in Victoria.

(2) Winifred Elizabeth Strachan born in 1889 in Victoria. She died there in 1984.

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STRANG, ROBERT CANDLISH, M.A.

 
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Born, 1857. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Dundonald, Ayrshire, 1882. Translated to Crawfurdsburn, Greenock, 1890; and to Paisley, Martyrs’, 1899.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Dundonald, Ayrshire; Crawfurdsburn, Greenock, Renfrewshire; and Martyrs’, Paisley, Renfrewshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.170). He retired in 1907 and died in 1925.

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STRATHAIRN, GEORGE, M.A.

 
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Born at Ayr, 1866. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Slamannan, 1893. Married, 1898, Williamina Ayton. Retired the same year.

Supplementary Information
Background
His name is variously spelled. He was born, George Strathern, in 1866, in Ayr, the son of Alexander Strathern, engine driver, and Margaret McMeekin.

Education
He does not appear in the New College, Edinburgh, enrolment lists.

Marriage
He married Williamina Ayton in 1898 in Dunsyre, Lanarkshire. She was born in 1871 in Kirkden, Angus, the daughter of David Ayton, schoolmaster, and Mary Dear.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Ayr on 9th June, 1891. He was ordained in Slamannan, Stirlingshire, on 6th July, 1893.

Death
His wife died in 1925 in Dennistoun, Glasgow.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Alexander David D. Strathairn born on 8th August, 1899, in Maryhill, Glasgow. He is said to have died in the 3rd quarter of 1977 in Lewes, Sussex, England.

(2) George Ayton Strathairn born on 20th November, 1907, in Arbirlot, Angus.

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STRAUCHAN, WILLIAM

 
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Began work at Gibraltar, where he laboured gratuitously among soldiers and Scottish residents. In 1841 the Colonial Committee of the Church of Scotland allowed him an annual grant. Ordained at Gibraltar, 1844. Mr. Strauchan left that place and became missionary at Constantinople.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1841, Gibraltar, FES, Vol.7, p.556

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STREET, WILLIAM JEREMIAH, M.A.

 
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Born at Edinburgh, 1867. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Portsoy, 1895. Married, the same year, Mary Duncan.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Portsoy, Banffshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.457). Thereafter he served in Dumfries Maxwelltown from 1903 in (FUFC, p.107); in London Willesden from 1907; in Stevenson Memorial, Glasgow, from 1911 (FUFC, p.255); and in Brechin East from 1921 (FUFC, p.403, where a short biography is given). He died in 1924.

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STUART, ALEXANDER MOODY, D.D. (Edinburgh)

 
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Born at Paisley, 1809. Son of Mr. A. Moody, for some years chief magistrate of the burgh. Studied at the University, Glasgow, and Divinity Hall, Edinburgh. After licence, at the request of Mr. Buchan of Kelloe, Mr. Moody went to Holy Island, off the coast of Northumberland, where he engaged in missionary work for more than two years. In 1835 he became territorial assistant in St. George’s, Edinburgh, working in the district afterwards known as St. Luke’s Parish, where he was ordained in 1837. Married, 1839, Jessie Stuart, daughter of Kenneth Bruce Stuart, of Annat, Perthshire, and thenceforward added to his own the name of the family with which he had become allied. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. After seven years’ labour in St. Luke’s, owing to failing health, he left this country for Madeira. He spent two winters there, and then took a voyage to Brazil, after which he was able to resume his work in St. Luke’s. In 1847 he became convener of the Jewish Committee, an office which he continued to hold, with an interval of three years, till 1888. In 1875 he was Moderator of the General Assembly. Became senior minister, 1876, but continued to take a share of the work until 1887. Died, 1898.

Publications.—The Life of Elizabeth, the Last Duchess of Gordon. Recollections of Dr. John Duncan. The Land of Huss. Commentary on the Song of Solomon. Capernaum. The Three Marys. The Bible True to Itself. The Path of the Redeemed. Moses on the Plains of Moab. The Prophecy of Isaiah. The Fifty-first Psalm. The Fall of Babylon: Its Prediction not Anonymous, etc.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1831, Holy Island, FES, Vol.7, p.512; 1835, St Luke’s, Edinburgh, FES, Vol.1, p.110; FES, Vol.8, p.21. In the Free Church, he served in St. Luke’s, Edinburgh.

Family
Chalmers Guthrie Burns Tree.

Publications
See separate document here.

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STUART, ATHOLE

 
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Born, 1818. Son of Rev. J. Stuart, of Blair Atholl. Signed the Probationers’ Resolutions, 1843. Ordained, 1844, at Blair Atholl. Married, 1856, Margaret Henry. Became senior minister 1881. Died, 1894.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 19th February, 1818, in Blair Atholl, Perthshire, the son of John Stuart, minister, and Ann Brown Wight. For some family connections, see the Stuart Tree.

His brother, Ramsay Stuart, was General commanding the forces in Scotland.

Note that Fasti use the surname Stewart for this family but in the official marriage and death records the surname used is Stuart.

The family were descended from a branch of the Stewarts of Ardvorlich and through them from the ducal House of Albany.

Education
He studied at St Andrews, Fife: at United College 1832-36; and at St Mary’s College 1836-38.

Marriage
He married Margaret Hendry on 11th March, 1856, at 4 Albyn Place, Edinburgh (Registration: 1856 685/1 30 Dean, Boroughmuirhead and Morningside). She was born about 1825 in Kirkcaldy, Fife, the daughter of William Hendry of Westbridge, Kirkcaldy, flax spinner, and Alison Meldrum.

Ministry
“Athole Stewart, Blair Athole” was a name on the Roll of Probationers adhering to the Free Church. After licence he assisted his father. He was ordained on 6th June, 1844, in Blair Atholl and Struan, Perthshire. Alexander Bain was appointed his colleague and successor in 1882, and he moved to Edinburgh.

Death
He died on 13th September, 1894, at his home, 7 Blenheim Place, Edinburgh. He was buried in Blair Atholl, Perthshire. His wife died on 6th January, 1881, at 7 Blenheim Place, Edinburgh.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Female Stuart born on 28th April, 1858, in Blair Atholl, Perthshire. She died there that same year.

(2) John William Stuart born on 27th May, 1859, in Blair Atholl, Perthshire. He married Catherine or Kate Denniston in the 1st quarter of 1893 in Marylebone, London, England. He was a paper manufacturer. He died on 28th March, 1929, in Torphichen, West Lothian.

(3) Alice Stuart born on 16th March, 1861, in Blair Atholl, Perthshire.

(4) Margaret Hendry Stuart born on 14th September, 1862, in Blair Atholl, Perthshire. She died in 1902 in St Andrew, Edinburgh.

(5) James Alexander Stuart born on 15th May, 1864, in Blair Atholl, Perthshire. He married Mary Paterson Morton on 27th July, 1899, in St Giles, Edinburgh. He was a solicitor. He died on 19th June, 1950, in St Andrew, Edinburgh.

(6) Anne Jane Stuart born on 28th January, 1866, in Tenandry, Perthshire. She died in 1887 in St Andrew, Edinburgh.

(7) Mary Atholl Stuart born on 17th October, 1867, in Tenandry, Perthshire.

Publication – by him
Blair Atholl as it was and is, or, A short and interesting narrative of the past history and present condition of the Free Church in Blair Atholl, to which is added a deliverance by the Free Presbytery of Dunkeld, October 28, 1856, Edinburgh, W.H. Lizars, 1857

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Atholl Stuart
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 12/6/1895, Rev., 7 Blenheim Place, Edinburgh, d. 13/09/1894 at Edinburgh, intestate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/340
Records of Blair Atholl and Struan Free Church, 1844-1934, NRS CH3/358

Sources
Scotlandswar; Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, 13th March, 1856; The Dundee Courier & Argus and Northern Warder, 14th September, 1877; The Dundee Courier & Argus, 8th January, 1881; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 20th June, 1950, p.5

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STUART, FRANCIS WILSON, M.A.

 
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Born, 1850. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Gartly, 1877. Married, 1882, Sophia K. Grant.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Gartly, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.454, where a short biography is given). He died in 1922.

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STUART, JAMES

 
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Born at Edinburgh, 1827. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Yester, 1860. Married, 1862, Jane Agnes Rate. Translated to Candlish Memorial, Glasgow, 1874.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Yester, East Lothian; and Candlish Memorial, Glasgow. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.214). He retired in 1900 and died in 1914.

Family
His wife’s sister, Christina Rate, married Samuel Robertson, a Free Church minister.

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STUART, JAMES

 
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Born in the parish of Kirkmichael, 1834. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained, 1868, at Kirkwall. Died, 1883.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 2nd September, 1835, in Kirkmichael, Banffshire, the son of James Stuart, farmer, and Margaret Stuart.

Education
He studied at Aberdeen Grammar Scbool. He then studied at Aberdeen University and the Free Church College there.

Ministry
As a probationer, he served in Auchterless, Aberdeenshire, for five years before being ordained on 2nd July, 1868, in Kirkwall, Orkney, as colleague and successor to William Sinclair, who died in 1874. He received a call to Kirkmichael, Banffshire, in 1880, signed by 135 members and adherents, but remained in Kirkwall.

Death
He died on 22nd April, 1883, in Aberdeen, where he had gone to seek medical advice.

Family
There is no evidence that he ever married.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: James Stuart
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 12/5/1883, Free Church Minister, Kirkwall, d. 22/04/1883 at Aberdeen, intestate, Inventory, Kirkwall (Orkney) Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC11/38/11; Testament Dative, Kirkwall (Orkney) Sheriff Court, NRS SC11/41/3

Source
Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 17th November, 1880

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STUART, JAMES THOMSON, M.A.

 
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Born at Dundee, 1837. Studied at the University, St. Andrews, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Borgue, 1862. Married, 1863, Hannah E. Thomson. Translated to Kelso, 1867; and to Mayfield, Edinburgh, 1857 [1877]. Became senior minister, 1883. Died, 1885.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 24th July, and baptized on 9th August, 1837, in Dundee, the son of Alexander Stuart, grocer, and Sarah Brown. His sister, Catherine Jane Stuart, married John Duke, a Free Church minister.

Education
He attended Dundee Academy. He enrolled at United College, St Andrews, Fife, 1853-57, and graduated B.A. on 3rd May, 1856, and M.A. on 27th April, 1857. He was the Foundation Bursar in 1853; he won the Miller Prize in 1854. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1857-61.

Marriage
He married Hannah Elizabeth Thomson on 5th September, 1864, in Dundee. She was born on 16th April and baptized on 15th May, 1842, in Dundee, the daughter of John William Thomson and Isabella Henderson.

Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Dundee in June, 1861. He served as missionary in Blairgowrie and Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, until he was ordained to Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire, on 2nd October, 1862. On 27th February, 1867, he was translated to North, Kelso, Roxburghshire and on 25th January, 1877, to Mayfield, Edinburgh. Lewis Davidson was inducted there as his colleague and successor on 6th March, 1884.

Death
He died on 12th April, 1885, at Aveland House, Crieff, Perthshire. His widow lived latterly at 16 St Alban’s Road, Edinburgh, and died there on 11th December, 1892.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Hannah Isabella Stuart born on 16th December, 1865, in Borgue, Kirkcudbrightshire. She died on 14th May, 1878, in Newington, Edinburgh.

(2) Alexander Stuart born on 4th November, 1867, in Kelso, Roxburghshire. He married Agnes V. Lindsay in 1897 in Leith, Edinburgh.

(3) Sarah Brown Stuart born on 7th June, 1869, in Kelso, Roxburghshire. She died there the following year.

(4) John William Thomson Stuart born on 1st November, 1870, in Kelso, Roxburghshire. He died there the following year.

(5) Georgina Thomson Stuart born on 12th August, 1872, in Kelso, Roxburghshire. She died in 1946 in Morningside. Edinburgh.

(6) Sara Christian Stuart born in 1878 in Newington, Edinburgh. She died on 1st December, 1881, at 18 West Mayfield, Edinburgh.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: James T. Stuart
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 15/8/1885, Minister, Mayfield Free Church, Edinburgh, residing at Aveland House, Crieff, d. 12/04/1885 at Crieff, intestate, Perth Sheriff Court, NRS SC49/31/124
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Stuart or Thomson, Hannah Elizabeth, 28/1/1893,16 St Alban’s Road, Edinburgh, widow, d. 11/12/1892 at Edinburgh, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/315; Will, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/265; 25/2/1893, Eik, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/316

Sources
Dcedin.co.uk; The Dundee Courier & Argus, 25th May, 1865; The Dundee Courier & Argus and Northern Warder, 6th December, 1881, p.2

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STUART, JOHN, M.A.

 
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Born in the parish of Kirkmichael, Banffshire, 1852. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Killean, Argyllshire, 1889. Married, 1890, Ann Middleton.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Killean, Argyll. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.288, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1923.

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STUART, KENNETH MOODY, M.A.

 
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Born, 1841. Son of Dr. Moody Stuart, Edinburgh. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Moffat, 1868. Married, 1869, Susan Walker.

Publications.—Memoir of the Public Life of Brownlow North. Alexander Moody Stuart, D.D., A Memoir. By his son.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Moffat, Dumfries-shire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.99, where a short biography is given). He died in 1904.

Family
Chalmers Guthrie Burns Tree.

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STUART, WILLIAM, M.A.

 
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Born, 1853. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained, 1880, missionary to South Africa. Stationed at Burnshill. Married, 1881, Jane Grant.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.557, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1930 and died later that year.

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STURROCK, JAMES BEATTIE

 
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Born at Luthermuir, Forfarshire, 1837. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained at Kemnay, 1866. Married, 1867, Annie Norrie. Translated to Paisley, High, 1869.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Kemnay, Aberdeenshire; and High, Paisley, Renfrewshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.169). He became senior minister in 1902 and died in 1914.

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STURROCK, THOMAS CHAPMAN, B.D.

 
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Born at Dundee, 1865. Studied at the University, St. Andrews, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Edzell, 1891. Married, 1899, Isabella D. Munro.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Edzell, Angus. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.404, where a short biography is given).

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SUTHERLAND, ADAM ST. CLAIR, M.A.

 
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Born at Leith, 1854. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Guthrie Memorial, Edinburgh, 1894.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Guthrie Memorial, Edinburgh. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.10). He retired in 1921 and died in 1924.

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SUTHERLAND, ALEXANDER

 
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Born at Invergordon, 1840. Studied at the Universities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, and New College, Edinburgh. Was for some time missionary at Croick. Ordained at Strathconan, Ross-shire, 1880. Died, 1898.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 13th and baptized on 25th December, 1840, in Rosskeen, Ross and Cromarty, the son of Alexander Sutherland, blacksmith, and Isobel Ross. In 1861 he was a teacher, living in Aberdeen.

Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1871-75.

Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Strathconan and Garve, Ross and Cromarty.

Death
He died at Dalnacroick, Strathconon, on 1st September, 1898, the death being registered in Carnoch, Ross and Cromarty.

Family
There is no evidence that he ever married.

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 16/3/1899, F.C. Minister, Strathconon, Ross and Cromarty, d. 01/09/1898 at Dalnacroick, Strathconon, intestate, Dingwall Sheriff Court, NRS SC25/44/20
Balfour Papers: Letters and papers of A J Balfour: 1892 January 6. Whittinghame, AJB to the rev. Alexander Sutherland: Suggests a commemoration of the period of Balfour ownership of Strathconan, recently severed; offers £500 towards rebuilding or restoration of the church there, NRS GD433/2/68

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SUTHERLAND, ALEXANDER

 
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Born at Brora, Sutherlandshire, 1857. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Altnaharra, Sutherlandshire, 1891. Married, 1894, Margaret Isabella Scott.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Altnaharra, Sutherland. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.502). Thereafter he served in Brodick from 1901 (FUFC, p.148); and in Abernethy from 1912 (FUFC, p.459, where a short biography is given). He died in 1924.

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SUTHERLAND, ALEXANDER MACKAY

 
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Born at Birnam, 1856. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Orwell (Milnathort), 1883. Married, 1884, Catherine Sarah Berrie. Translated, 1897, to Leith, Trinity.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Orwell (Milnathort), Kinross-shire; and Trinity, Leith, Edinburgh. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.14). Thereafter he served in Lausanne from 1910 (FUFC, p.526, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1919 and died later that year.

Family
Chalmers Guthrie Burns Tree.

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SUTHERLAND, ANDREW, M.A.

 
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Born at Glasgow, 1811. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained at St. Andrew’s, Dunfermline, 1839. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Married, 1848, Amelia M’Diarmid. In 1855 Mr. Sutherland was appointed to Gibraltar. There, besides ministering to the civilian congregation, he acted as chaplain to the Presbyterian soldiers in garrison. Died, 1867.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1839, St Andrew’s, Dunfermline, FES, Vol.5, p.38; FES, Vol.8, p.410. In the Free Church, he served in St. Andrew’s, Dunfermline, Fife.

Family
MacPherson Tree

Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 17/9/1868, Minister at Dunfermline, afterwards at Gibralter, Inventory, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/140; MD with spouse amelia Macdiarmid sutherland, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/116
For photo by Hill and Adamson see here

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SUTHERLAND, ANDREW NEIL, M.A.

 
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Born, 1855. Son of the foregoing. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Muthill, 1881. Married, 1883, Christina D. Purves. Translated, 1886, to Rothesay, Free Parish.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Muthill, Perthshire; and Free Parish, Rothesay, Bute. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.281). Thereafter he served in McCheyne Memorial, Dundee, from 1902 (FUFC, p.385, where a short biography is given). He died in 1918.

Family
MacPherson Tree.

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SUTHERLAND, ARCHIBALD COOK, B.D.

 
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Born at Lybster, Caithness, 1838. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Dalguise and Strathbraan, 1870. Married, 1872, Helen Murray. Translated, 1885, to Clare, South Australia.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 4th December, 1838, in Latheron, Caithness, the son of Alexander Sutherland, fisherman, and Elizabeth Mackay.

Education
He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 16th Januaary, 1864 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.216). He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1864-68.

Marriage
He married Helen Virginia Murray on 4th September, 1872, in Weem, Perthshire (Registration: 1872 398/ 1 Weem). She was born about 1844 in Honduras, Belize. Her marriage record describes her as the daughter “of William Guild, merchant, Glasgow, deceased, reputed father.” Her mother was “a person in Honduras name unknown.”

Ministry
He was ordained in Dalguise and Strathbraan, Perthshire, in 1870 and served there till 1885, having declined a call to Farr, Sutherland, in 1870. He was an army chaplain till going to Australia in 1886, because of his health. He served in the Presbyterian Church of Southern Australia, in Clare, from 28th April, 1886, till 1st February, 1887. He was received into the Presbyterian Church of Victoria on 14th June, 1887, but without charge. He returned to the Presbyterian Church of South Australia and served in Port Adelaide from 15th October, 1889, till 31st May, 1905, and was Moderator of the General Assembly there 1891-92.

Death
He died on 14th October, 1910, in Adelaide, South Australia. His widow then went on a pilgrimage to Scotland, returned to Australia and lived thereafter with her daughter. She died in Ripponlea, Victoria, on 15th May, 1927. She was an active church worker.

Family
They had issue including:

(1) Archibald Douglas Sutherland born in 1875 in Little Dunkeld, Perthshire. He married Amy Henrietta Perkins in 1911 in Port Adelaide, South Australia. He died in 1963 in Adelaide, South Australia.

(2) Elizabeth Donella Sutherland born in 1877 in Little Dunkeld. She married Frederick James Congreve on 5th February, 1903, in Durban, Natal. She died on 7th March, 1966, in Aldgate, South Australia.

(3) Marion Brown(e) Sutherland born in 1881 in Little Dunkeld. She married John Madden Arthur in Adelaide, South Australia, in 1908.

The obituary of Helen Virginia Sutherland refers to the surviving children. If this implies that there were others who didn’t survive, then the most obvious candidate is Alexander Mackay Sutherland who was born and died in Little Dunkeld, in 1874.

Sources
Forum; The Register, Adelaide, South Australia, 21st May, 192, p.14

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SUTHERLAND, DAVID

 
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Born in the parish of Fearn, 1814. Studied at King’s College, Aberdeen, and Divinity Hall, Edinburgh. Ordained at Inverness, East, 1839. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Married, 1847, Alicia T. Macdonald. Died, 1875.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1839, East, Inverness, FES, Vol.6, p.468. In the Free Church, he served in East, Inverness.

Family
A daughter of his married Captain W. Miller, the son of Hugh Miller. Alicia MacDonald’s sister Jessie married David Wilkie, a Free Church minister. For some connections, see the Bayne Tree, AA:1.1.1. Elizabeth Bayne.

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: David Sutherland
In memoriam, the Rev. David Sutherland, M.A., late of the East Church, Inverness, died October 18, 1875, Inverness, Mackay, 1876

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SUTHERLAND, DONALD

 
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Born at Upper Latheron, Caithness, 1825. Studied at the Universities, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Kilmonivaig, 1867. Married, 1872, Camilla J. Sage.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Kilmonivaig, Inverness-shire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.299). He was granted a Colleague and Successor in 1903 and died in 1913.

Family
John Mackay of Kirtomy.

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SUTHERLAND, GEORGE

 
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Born at Dunbeath, Caithness, 1853. Studied at the Universities, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Torosay and Salen. Mull, 1890. Married, the same year, Catherine George.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Torosay and Salen, Isle of Mull, Argyll. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.302). Thereafter he served in Bruan from 1912 (FUFC, p.505, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1929.

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SUTHERLAND, GEORGE STEWART

 
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Born at Thurso, 1831. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh; also at Berlin and Erlangen. Ordained at Montrose, St. Paul’s, 1861. Married, the same year, Annie E. Craig.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in St. Paul’s, Montrose, Angus. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.408). He retired in 1904 and died in 1908.

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SUTHERLAND, JAMES, D.D. (Aberdeen)

 
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Born at Aberdeen, 1823. Studied at Marischal College and Divinity Hall, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Turriff, 1845. Married, 1847, Margaret Adamson. He became clerk of his Presbytery in 1862, and of his Synod in 1866. Became senior minister, 1890.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Turriff, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.449). He died in 1904.

Publication – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Sites, 8th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/208

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SUTHERLAND, JAMES GORDON, B.D.

 
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Born, 1859. Son of foregoing. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh, where he acted for a time as Hebrew tutor. Ordained at Galston, Ayrshire, 1884. Married, 1885, Margaret R. Macaulay. For some years was clerk of the Free Presbytery of Irvine.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Galston, Ayrshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.137, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1925 and died in 1945. He was a clerk of Assembly from 1920 (FUFC, p.570).

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SUTHERLAND, JOHN

 
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Born at Brora, 1829. Studied at the Universities, Aberdeen and Edinburgh, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Ardchattan, 1860. Married, 1862, Isabella MacGregor Bannerman.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Ardchattan, Argyll. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.292, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1906 and died in 1923.

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SUTHERLAND, WILLIAM, B.D.

 
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Born at Leith, 1846. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Alexandria, Dumbartonshire, 1874. Married, 1878, Jane Bell. For a time was clerk of his Presbytery.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Alexandria, Dunbartonshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.268). He applied for a Colleague and Successor in 1909.

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SUTHERLAND, WILLIAM DONALD MORRISON

 
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Born in Caithness. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Saltcoats, Ayrshire, 1898. Married, the same year, Catherine A. C. Jacks.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Landsborough, Saltcoats, Ayrshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.153). Thereafter he served in Kirriemuir First from 1918 (FUFC, p.400). He resigned in 1923 and went to New Zealand. PCNZ, Ministers’ Register.

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SUTHERLAND, WILLIAM MACKAY, B.D.

 
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Born near Lybster, 1850. Brother of Rev. A. C. Sutherland. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Clola, Aberdeenshire, 1879. Married, 1882, Georgina Reid.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
He was admitted to the Edinburgh Dialectic Society, 13th December, 1877 (see History of the Dialectic Society, p.226). In the Free Church, he served in Clola, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.440). He became senior minister in 1923 and died in 1928.

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SWANSON, CHARLES

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.336
Born at Firth, Orkney, 1859. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Cray, Perthshire, 1894. Married, 1895, Agnes Jamieson.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Cray, Abeerdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.324, where a short biography is given). He died in 1924.

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SWANSON, JOHN

 
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Born at Gravesend, Kent, 1804. The family returned to Cromarty, 1809, both parents being natives of the north. Hugh Miller was the schoolfellow and lifelong friend of John Swanson. Studied at King’s College, Aberdeen. Acted as tutor for a year in the family of Mr. Macintosh, Nairnshire, and was afterwards schoolmaster at Nigg. Ordained at Fort William, a royal bounty chapel, in the parish of Kilmallie, Lochaber. Married, 1839, Isabella Smith. Presented by the Crown to the parish of Small Isles, Inner Hebrides, 1840. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. The difficulty of working the parish of Small Isles was very great. He constantly faced all kinds of weather at sea; while at Eigg, where he resided, the only harbour was a most perilous place. Translated, 1847, to Nigg. [Vol. 2 under Nigg says he was translated in 1846.] Died, 1874.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1835, Duncansburgh, FES, Vol.4, p.131; 1839, Small Isles, FES, Vol.7, p.178. In the Free Church, he served in Small Isles, Argyll; and Nigg, Ross and Cromarty.

Publications – by him
A leisure hour in the floating manse, or, The story of Niel M—–n, Edinburgh, John Johnstone, 1844
Free Church Pulpit, Vol.1, p.545, The happiness of believers secured in Christ, John 14:1-3
He gave evidence before the Committee on Sites (Scotland) – see the Report of this Committee from Question 4294 on p.12 of Third Report

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: John Swanson.
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 9/5/1874, Minister Residing at Free Church Manse of Nigg, Dingwall Sheriff Court, NRS SC25/44/11
Protest and Appeal against judgment of the Free Presbytery of Skye, in the case of the translation of The Rev. John Swanson, Minister of Small Isles, to the Free Church Congregation, Nigg, Edinburgh, John Greig, Lawnmarket, 1845
30th August, 1837, Fifth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.6 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]

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SWANSON, WILLIAM SUTHERLAND

 
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Born, 1861. Son of Dr. W. S. Swanson, missionary at Amoy. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Lochmaben, 1888. Translated to Aberdeen, Melville, 1894; and, 1900, to Glasgow, Paisley Road.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Lochmaben, Dumfries-shire; Melville, Aberdeen; and Paisley Road, Glasgow. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.235, where a short biography is given). He died in 1919.

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SWINTON, JAMES

 
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Born at Burntisland, 1823. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Portmoak, 1850. Married, the same year, Christina D. R. Laird. For many years was clerk of the Presbytery of Kinross. Died, 1877.

Supplementary Information
Background
He was born in 1823 in Burntisland, Fife, the son of Thomas Swinton and Janet Robertson.

Education
He attended the local school in Burntisland, Fife, and then Edinburgh University. He is not mentioned in the New College, Edinburgh, records as having enrolled there.

Marriage
He married Christina Drummond Riddel Laird on 29th October, 1850, in Markinch, Fife. She was born on 15th May and baptized on 12th June, 1822, in Portmoak, Kinross-shire, the daughter of Hugh Laird, minister, and Elizabeth Blackhall. For some family connections, see the Laird Tree.

Ministry
After licence, he was assistant to James Julius Wood; then he served in Culross, Fife, before being ordained in Portmoak and Flockhouse, Kinross-shire, on 14th February, 1850.

Death
He died on 1st February, 1877, in Portmoak, the death being registered in Ballingry, Fife. His widow lived at 33 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, and afterwards at 1 Comely Bank Edinburgh, and died there on 23rd February, 1905, the death being registered in St George, Edinburgh.

Family
There is no evidence that they had issue.

Publication – by him
Breadalbane Muniments: Additional Papers from the Taymouth Estate Office, Letters Accompanying Petitions to Parliament etc., 15th March, 1850, Against bill for legalising marriage with the sister of a deceased wife, NRS GD112/74/833

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: James Swinton
Breadalbane Muniments: Additional Papers from the Taymouth Estate Office, Letters Accompanying Petitions to Parliament etc., 15th March, 1850, Against bill for legalising marriage with the sister of a deceased wife, NRS GD112/74/833
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 4/4/1877, Minister, Free Church, Portmoak, Kinross-shire, d. 01/02/1877 at Portmoak, testate, Kinross Sheriff Court, NRS SC22/44/7
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Swinton or Laird, Christina Drummond Riddell, 10/3/1905, 33 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, afterwards 1 Comely Bank Edinburgh, d. 23/02/1905 at Edinburgh, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/44; Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/364

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SYM, JOHN

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.336
Born at Paisley, 1809. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained, 1833, at Sprouston. Translated, 1834, to Old Greyfriars’, Edinburgh. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Married, 1836, Catherine Glassford Munro. Became convener of the Home Mission Committee, 1848. Died, 1855.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1833, Sprouston, FES, Vol.2, p.91; 1834, Old Greyfriars, Edinburgh, FES, Vol.1, p.42. In the Free Church, he served in Greyfriars’, Edinburgh.

Publications – by him
The Claims and Grievances of the Church of Scotland briefly stated, being a report of the speeches delivered by John Sym and others, at a meeting of the members of Lady Yester’s Congregation, favourable to the spiritual independence of the Church of Scotland, held at Edinburgh on the 4th and 13th days of April, 1843, Edinburgh, John Johnstone, 1843
Address of the Free Protesting Church of Scotland to Scotsmen, and others residing in the British colonies, attached to the standards of the Church of Scotland, Toronto, G. Brown, 1844
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, Against Maynooth endowment, 29th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/187; Sites, 7th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/207
Suggestions for members of the evangelistic deputation, Edinburgh, 1855?
Discourses, with memoir by G. Craig, Edinburgh, 1856
The Scottish Pulpit, Vol.5, p.1, Our First Duty is to seek the Kingdom of God
The Scottish Christian Herald, Vol.1, p.177, On the Duty of Prayer; Vol.1, p.280, The Blessedness of the Mourner; 2nd series, Vol.2, p.489, The Feelings of a Christian under a Consciousness of Indwelling Sin

Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: John Sym
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 2/3/1855, minister of the Free Greyfriars Church of Edinburgh, Inventory, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/86
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Sym, Catherine Glassford, 15/11/1886, 21 Belgrave Crescent, Edinburgh, widow of Rev. John Sym, Free Greyfriars Church, Edinburgh, d. 27/10/1886 at Edinburgh, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/254; Will, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/221
Correspondence of the Rev. John Mackall: 1844, February 6. Valetta. To the Rev. John Sym, Edinburgh, NRS CH1/11/1

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SYMINGTON, ANDREW

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.336
Born at Paisley, 1836. Studied at the University, Glasgow, and Divinity Hall, Reformed Presbyterian Church. Ordained at Laurieston, 1864. Married, the same year, Mary Struthers. Translated to Greenock, Martyrs’, 1869. Joined the Free Church at the union in 1876.

Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
FRPCS, p.30 – Andrew Symington (secundus); Couper, The R.P. Church, p.145. In the Free Church, he served in Martyrs’, Greenock, Renfrewshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.157). He retired in 1910 and died in 1920.

Family
For some family connections, see under William Symington.

Publication – by him
Death swallowed up in victory, Isaiah 25:8, in Precious seed, discourses by Scottish worthies, Birmingham, Alabama, Solid Ground Christian Books, 2007, originally published, Edinburgh, John Greig, 1877

Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 30/7/1920, Rev. 9 Hazelwood Road, Bellahouston, Glasgow, d. 12/06/1920 at Glasgow, testate, Glasgow Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC36/51/187

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SYMINGTON, WILLIAM, D.D. (Washington College, United States of America)

 
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.336
Born, 1824. Son of Rev. W. Symington, Stranraer. Studied at the University, Glasgow, and Divinity Hall, Reformed Presbyterian Church. Ordained at Castle Douglas, 1846. Married, 1850, Christian E. M’Ritchie. Translated to Great Hamilton Street, Glasgow, 1859. Joined the Free Church at the union in 1876. Became senior minister, 1878. Died, 1879.

Supplementary Information
There were several related Symingtons in the RP ministry. The head of this dynasty was William Symington, cloth merchant, Paisley, who with his wife, Marion Brown, had three sons. These were:

(1) Andrew Symington who became minister in Paisley, Renfrewshire.