Ewing – List of Ministers: Y
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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YEOMAN, ANTHONY
Text of Ewing’s Annals, Vol.1, p.362
Studied at the New College, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1871, for the Falkland Islands. Resigned, 1883.
Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 6th November, 1821, in Langholm, Dumfries-shire, the son of James Yeoman, woollen stocking maker, and Isabella Hogg. He himself was also a woollen stocking maker.
Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1852-53.
Marriage
He married Mary Ann Jane Smith in 1877 in Langholm. She was born about 1838 in Aberdeen.
Ministry
He was ordained by the Free Presbytery of Lockerbie on 21st December, 1871, on his appointment to the Falkland Isles.
Death
He was found dead in Whitshiels Wood in Langholm, Dumfries-shire, on Friday, 16th August, 1889. He had gone out a walk in the forenoon but didn’t return. An alarm was raised and he was found by searchers. He had apparently fallen down ill and been suffocated. They were living at the time at 12 Charles Street, New Langholm. On his death certificate it is said that he died of apoplexy, and probably asphyxia (Registration: 1889 839/ 34 Langholm or Staplegorton). The bulk of his property, including two houses, was left to Langholm Free Church Sunday School.
His wife died in 1916 in St Machar, Aberdeen.
Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 11/11/1889, Rev., Charles Street, New Langholm, Parish of Langholm, County of Dumfries, d. 16/08/1889 at Whitshiels Wood, in said Parish, testate, Inventory only, Dumfries Sheriff Court, NRS SC15/41/22
Sources
Southern Reporter, Selkirkshire, 22nd August,1889; Glasgow Herald, 17th August, 1889; The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 22nd December, 1871, p.7; 28th August, 1889, p.6
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YOUNG, DAVID, M.A.
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Born in Ayrshire. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Partick, Anderson Church, 1898.
Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Anderson, Partick, Glasgow. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.236). Thereafter he served in Torrance from 1921 (FUFC, p.267); and in Rosneath from 1929 (FUFC, p.275, where a short biography is given).
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YOUNG, DAVID DOIG
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Born at Liverpool, 1848. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen. Ordained, 1876, for South Africa. Stationed at Lovedale; subsequently at Main, Transkei. Married, 1877, Mary Wallace Weir.
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 1916 and died later that year.
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YOUNG, GEORGE PAXTON
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Born, 1818. Ordained at Paisley, Martyrs’, 1847. Translated to Islington, London, 1849; and to Hamilton, Canada, 1851. Appointed Professor of Mental Philosophy in Knox College, Toronto, 1853. In 1864 Mr. Young resigned his chair, but returned to it in 1868, when he became inspector of schools. In 1879 he accepted an appointment in University College, Toronto. Died, 1889.
Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 28th November and baptized on 6th December, 1818, in Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, England, the son of William Young, a secession minister, and Margaret Paxton. For some family connections, see the Jolly Tree.
Education
He attended school in Berwick upon Tweed, Northumberland, England, and later the Royal High School in Edinburgh. He studied in the University of Edinburgh and graduated M.A. on 30th April, 1838. He briefly taught mathematics in Dollar Academy, Clackmannanshire, and enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1843-55, according to the online record – presumably 1843-45.
Ministry
After serving in Martyrs’, Paisley, Renfrewshire, he emigrated to Canada and on 22nd November, 1850, was inducted as minister of Knox Church, Hamilton, Ontario. In 1853 he resigned his pastoral charge and was appointed to the faculty of Knox College, Toronto. In 1864 he resigned and accepted an appointment as grammar school inspector for Canada West. In 1868 he returned to Knox College. Finally he held the chair of metaphysics and ethics in the University of Toronto, Canada.
Death
He died on 26th February, 1889, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Family
He never married.
Publications
See separate document here.
Sources
Biographi.ca; Caledonian Mercury, Edinburgh, 14th May, 1838
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YOUNG, HOMER, M.A.
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Born at Fulwood, Renfrewshire, 1863. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Bowden, 1890. Married, 1892, Christina Wallace. Translated, 1894, to Lochmaben, and, 1898, to Gourock.
Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Bowden, Roxburghshire; Lochmaben, Dumfries-shire; and Gourock, Renfrewshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.156, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1926 and died in 1939’
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YOUNG, JAMES
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Born at Irvine, 1826. Studied at the University, Glasgow, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Selkirk, 1860. Married, 1862, Elizabeth Taylor. Resigned, owing to ill-health, 1873. After being for some time at Naples, in charge of the station there, Mr. Young was able to resume work in 1877, when he was settled at Tighnabruaich. Became senior minister, 1893.
Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Selkirk; and Tighnabruaich, Argyll. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.282). He died in 1908.
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YOUNG, JAMES
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Born at Kinross, 1800. Studied at the University, Edinburgh, and Divinity Hall, United Secession Church. Ordained at Tillicoultry, 1831. Retired, 1843, and connected himself with Dr. M’Crie’s congregation in Edinburgh. Admitted to the Free Church, 1852, as a minister without charge. Mr. Young devoted himself to literary pursuits. Died, 1865.
Publications.—The Mourners’ Manual. Memoir of Rev. R. Buchanan, Dalkeith. Tales of the Reformation. The Godly Band of 1557. The Countess of Mar’s Arcadia. The Life of John Welsh of Ayr.
Supplementary Information
1831, Tillicoultry (Antiburgher), Small, History, Vol.2, p.705; 1843, Antiburgher, Student, Scott, Annals, p.584
Publications – by him
A tribute to the memory of Ralph Erskine, being the addresses and speeches connected with the inauguration of his statue, in Dunfermline, 27th June 1849, with discourse preached in Queen Ann Street Church, Dunfermline, on the following Sabbath, Edinburgh, William Oliphant, 1849
“Our refuge”, a discourse preached in Queen Ann Street United Presbyterian Church, Dunfermline, on Wednesday, the 26th April, being the day appointed by her Majesty for public humiliation and prayer, with reference to the impending war with Russia, Edinburgh, William Oliphant, 1849
The “Common,” or, “Godlie” band of 1557, being a comment on that document read at the tercentenary of the Scottish reformation, Edinburgh, John Maclaren, 1860
The Countess of Mar’s arcadia or sanctuary, containing morning and evening meditations for the whole week, James Caldwell, with a historical introduction by James Young, Edinburgh, James Taylor, 1862
Life of John Welsh, minister of Ayr, including illustrations of the contemporary ecclesiastical history of Scotland and France / by the late Rev. James Young, with a biographical sketch of the author, Edinburgh, J. Maclaren, 1866
Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 24/4/1865, Revd, residing at No.4 Newington Terrace of Edinburgh, Inventory, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/12; Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/97
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YOUNG, JOHN
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Born, 1818. Studied at the Divinity Hall, Associate Synod, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Arngask, Presbytery of Perth, 1847. Married, 1855, Janet Russell. Died, 1891.
Supplementary Information
MacKelvie, Annals, p.685
Background
He was born (or baptised) on 6th April, 1818, in Paisley, Renfrewshire, the son of of Andrew Young, cabinet maker, and Marion Waterston(e).
Education
He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1843-44.
Marriage
He married Janet Russell on 8th February, 1855, at the bride’s home, Maryburgh Cottage, Blair Adam (Registration: 1855 460/ 2 Cleish). She was born (or baptised) on 4th April, 1817, in Glasgow, the daughter of Robert Russell, latterly of Eastertown, Strathblane, Stirlingshire, merchant, and Janet Rankin.
Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Arngask, Perthshire.
Death
He lived latterly at Glen Cottage, Campsie Glen, Stirlingshire. He died there on 15th November, 1891. His wife died on 14th July, 1890, in Arngask. Arngask is partly in Perthshire, partly in Kinross-shire and partly in Fife.
Family
There is no evidence that they had issue.
Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 1/3/1892, Revd, minister, Free Church, Arngask, co Kinross residing latterly at Glen Cottage, Campsie Glen, Stirlingshire, d. 15/11/1891 at Glen Cottage aforesaid, intestate, brother of Morris Young, Inventory, Stirling Sheriff Court, NRS SC67/36/97
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Young or Russell, Janet, 26/11/1890, wife of Rev. John Young, F.C. Minister, Arngask, County of Perth, d. 14/07/1890 at Arngask aforesaid, testate, Perth Sheriff Court, NRS SC49/31/142
Source
Glasgow Herald, 12th February, 1855
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YOUNG, JOHN, M.A.
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Born in Ayrshire. Studied at the University, Edinburgh, and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained, 1896, at Johnstone and Wamphray.
Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Johnstone and Wamphray, Dumfries-shire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.97). Thereafter he served in Renfrew Trinity (FUFC, p.174, where a short biography is given).
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YOUNG, JOHN CAMERON, M.B., C.M.
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Born at Seaford, Sussex, 1860. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained as medical missionary to Sheikh Othman, Arabia, 1892.
Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.549, where a short biography is given). He died in 1926.
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YOUNG, ROBERT
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Born, 1783. Ordained at Chapelton, 1845. Resigned, 1847.
Supplementary Information
Other
He published a book in 1863 entitled: Proposed emendations of the metrical versions of the psalms used in Scotland. In an advert for that book in The Scotsman he is described as “Rev. Robert Young, M.A., formerly classical teacher, Glasgow, and late minister of the Free Church Chapelton.” He was ordained there on 13th March, 1845.
Publications – by him
Breadalbane Muniments, Ecclesiastical Documents, Letters with Petitions to Ormelie [that is, 2nd Marquess of Breadalbane] and Others, 14th April, 1845, NRS GD112/51/174; Sunday trains, 24th April, 1845 NRS GD112/51/183; Sites, 7th May, 1846, NRS GD112/51/207
Proposed emendations of the metrical version of the psalms used in Scotland, Edinburgh, Thomas Laurie, 1863
Source
The Scotsman, Edinburgh, 27th May, 1864, p.1
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YOUNG, WILLIAM
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Born at Stewarton, 1814. Studied at the Universities, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Ordained, 1844, at St. Andrew’s, Kilmarnock. Mr. Young was twice married, his second wife being Margaret Henderson. Died, 1869.
Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 5th June, 1814, in Stewarton, Ayrshire, the son of David Young, shoemaker, and Jean Anderson.
Education
He went to school locally. He matriculated in Glasgow University in 1834. He also studied at Edinburgh University.
Marriage
He married:
(1) Mary Lisle Goldie on 8th July, 1845, in Stewarton, Ayrshire.
(2) Margaret Henderson on 22nd May, 1867, in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire (Registration: 1867 597/ 62 Kilmarnock (Ayr)). She was born (or baptised) on 21st December, 1821, the daughter of William Henderson, English teacher, and Euphemia Caskie.
Ministry
He was licensed on the Free Presbytery of Irvine on 4th July, 1843. He was ordained in St. Andrew’s, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, on 27th June, 1844.
Death
He died on 21st May, 1869 in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Margaret Henderson or Young lived latterly at Spotland Lodge, Portland Road, Kilmarnock and died there in on 31st March, 1891.
Family
He had issue including, by his first wife:
(1) William Lisle Goldie Young born on 1st June, 1846, in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. He married Florence Emma Stafford on 12th May, 1888, in Sydney, New South Wales. He died in 1911 in Victoria, Australia.
Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: William Young.
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 17/8/1869, minister of Free Saint Andrews Church in Kilmarnock, spouse of Margaret Henderson Thomson, Testament; Ante-Nuptial Contract of Marriage, Ayr Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC6/46/6; I, Ayr Sheriff Court, NRS SC6/44/34
Inventories, Wills, etc.: Young, Margaret Henderson or Thomson, 17/6/1901, Spotland Lodge, Portland Road, Kilmarnock, widow, d. 31/03/1901 at Kilmarnock, testate, Ayr Sheriff Court, NRS SC6/44/64; 11/6/1901, Will, Ayr Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC6/46/28
Source
Thetreeofus
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YOUNG, WILLIAM
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Born at Fulwood, Houston, 1840. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained, 1868, at Torphichen. Translated to Barrhead, 1871. Married, 1876, Jessie Ann Heys.
Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Torphichen, West Lothian; and Barrhead, Renfrewshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.163, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1911 and died in 1924.
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YOUNG, WILLIAM
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Born at Paisley, 1843. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Tarbolton, 1872. Married, 1874, Agnes Leitch. Died, 1878.
Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 17th April and baptized on 23rd May, 1843, in Paisley, Renfrewshire, the son of James Young of Gallowhill, landed proprietor and grain merchant, and Helen Nisbet.
Education
He was a student in Glasgow University in 1861.
Marriage
He married Agnes Leitch. She was born on 10th January, 1851, in St Vigeans, Angus, the daughter of David Leitch, flax dresser, and Agnes Nicol.
Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Paisley on 3rd July, 1867. On 9th November, 1871, he was elected to Tarbolton, Ayrshire, and was ordained there in 1872.
Death
He died on 11th August, 1878, in Tarbolton, Ayrshire. His wife died in 1929 in Hillhead, Glasgow.
Family
They had issue including:
(1) Agnes Nicol Leitch Young born in 1875 in Tarbolton, Ayrshire.
(2) James Young born on 12th April, 1877, at the Free Church Manse, Tarbolton, Ayrshire.
Publication – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 10/10/1878, Minister, Free Church, Tarbolton, d. 11/08/1878 at Tarbolton, testate, Will, Ayr Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC6/46/12
Sources
Glasgow Herald, 11th November, 1871; The Belfast News-Letter, 16th April, 1877
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YOUNG, WILLIAM, M.A.
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Born at Lesmahagow, 1844. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Baldernock, 1873. Married, 1875, Margaret Cockburn Johnstone.
Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Baldernock, Stirlingshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.264, where a short biography is given). He died in 1920.
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YOUNG, WILLIAM
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Born at Innellan, 1856. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Longside, Aberdeenshire, 1890. Married, 1881, Agnes Fairbairn.
Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Longside, Aberdeenshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.442). Thereafter he served in Holyrood from 1906 (FUFC, p.11); and in the united charge of Holyrood Abbey (FUFC, p.11, where a short biography is given).
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YUILL, JAMES
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Born at Houston, 1806. Studied at the University, Glasgow. Ordained, 1835, at Peterhead. Married, 1840, Joan F. Anderson. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Became senior minister, 1878.
Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
1835, Peterhead, FES, Vol.6, p.233. In the Free Church, he served in St. Peter’s, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.
Publications – about him
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 11/7/1905, Rev. Peterhead, afterwards Gordondale, Kings Gate, Aberdeen, d. 07/01/1905 at Aberdeen, testate, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/152; Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/126
19th October, 1837, Fifth Report of the Commissioners of Religious Instruction, p.244 [For the questions which are being answered, see Queries]
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YULE, ALEXANDER
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Born at Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, 1830. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Cargill, 1857. Resigned, 1867, to engage in territorial work in Aberdeen. He formed the congregation of Rutherford Church, over which he was settled, 1869. Married, 1873, Jane Sandison. Went to Melbourne, 1878. Settled first at Erskine Church, Carlton, and subsequently at College Church, Parkville. Was Moderator of the Victorian Assembly in 1891, and of the Federal Assembly of Australia in 1900.
Publication. — Concerning the Answer of Prayer, 1867.
Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 15th July and baptized on 19th August, 1830, in Kennethmont, Aberdeenshire, the son of James Yule, merchant, and Janet Harper. His sister, Jessie Yule, married Charles Bell, minister of the Presbyterian Church in King William’s Town, South Africa.
Education
He matriculated in King’s College, Aberdeen, in 1846, and graduated M.A. in March, 1850. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1852-54.
Marriage
He married Jane Sandison on 4th September, 1873, in Newington, Edinburgh. She was born in 1838 in Arbroath, Angus, the daughter of John Sandison, minister, and Eliza Grigor.
Ministry
He was ordained in Cargill, Perthshire, in 1857, remaining there till 1867, though he had been called to Fraserburgh, in 1864. He formed Rutherford, Aberdeen, Church and was inducted there on 2nd March, 1869, till 1878. In the Presbyterian Church of Victoria he served the Erskine Church, Carlton, from 21st January, 1879, till 1892; and the College Church, Parkville, from 1892 till 1907. He was Moderator of the Victorian Assembly in 1891 and of the Federal Assembly in 1901. Early one Saturday morning while he was in Carlton, thieves broke into the Manse and stole a safe in which the Communion silver was kept.
Death
He died on 18th April, 1907, in Carlton North, Victoria, Australia. His wife died in 1924 in Victoria.
Family
He was the grand-father of Rev. Alexander Yule (1913-1997) and of Rev. Professor George Shaw Sandison Yule (1919-2001) and great grand-father of Rev. Dr. Alexander Yule (1941- ).
They had issue including:
(1) John Sandison Yule born on 14th November, 1874, at 12 Albert Terrace, Aberdeen. He is said to have married (i) Isobel Margherita Adam in 1921 in Perth, Western Australia; (ii) Florence Maud Jones on 22nd May, 1928 in Surry Hills, New South Wales. He was a doctor. He died on 27th September, 1951, in New Brighton, Victoria.
Born on 20th September, 1876, at 12 Albert Terrace, Aberdeen.
(2) Alexander Yule born on 21st April, 1878, in Aberdeen. He is said to have married Margaret Shaw on 18th February, 1908, in East Melbourne, Victoria. He was a Rev. Professor. He died in 1952.
Publications – by him
Concerning the answer of prayer, London, Nisbet, 1879
The Westminster teaching on inspiration, a paper read at the federal assembly of the Presbyterian Churches of Australia, September 21st, 1894, Melbourne, Rae Bros., 1894
Sources
Gritquoy; The Aberdeen Journal, 26th November, 1856; 16th February, 1870; The Dundee Courier & Argus and Northern Warder, 20th November, 1874; 23rd September, 1876; Aberdeen Weekly Journal, 4th October, 1887
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YULE, ALEXANDER, M.A.
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Born at Huntly, 1851. Studied at the University, Aberdeen, and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained at Blairdaff, in the parish of Chapel of Garioch, 1877. Died, 1887.
Supplementary Information
Background
He was baptized on 20th January, 1851, in Huntly, Aberdeenshire, the son of Alexander Yule, master draper, and Elisabeth Wattie.
Education
He attended the local Free Church school. He graduated M.A. from Aberdeen University in 1870. He enrolled in New College, Edinburgh, 1872-76.
Ministry
He was licensed by the Free Presbytery of Strathbogie on 2nd May, 1876. He was ordained in Blairdaff, Aberdeenshire, on 25th January, 1877.
Death
He died on 3rd September, 1887, in Chapel of Garioch, Aberdeenshire. There is a memorial to him in Dunbennan Kirkyard Cemetery, Huntly, Aberdeenshire.
Family
There is no evidence that he ever married.
Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Alexander Yule.
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 10/11/1887, Revd, minister of the Free Church of Scotland at Blairdaff, d. 03/09/1887 at Blairdaff, testate, Extract Inventory, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC1/36/102; 17/11/1887, Will, Aberdeen Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC1/37/10
Source
Findagrave
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YULE, JAMES
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Born at Gartly, 1855. Studied at the University and Free Church College, Glasgow. Ordained at Dunlop, Ayrshire, 1888. Married, 1889, Jane Thomson M’Leish.
Supplementary Information
Life and Ministry
In the Free Church, he served in Dunlop, Ayrshire. This ministry was continued in the United Free Church (Fasti of the United Free Church (FUFC), p.136, where a short biography is given). He retired in 1926 and died in 1941.
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YULE, PETER
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Born at Kelso, 1840. Studied at the University and New College, Edinburgh. Ordained, 1878, at Temple and Carrington, Midlothian. Died, 1894.
Supplementary Information
Background
He was born on 21st November, 1840, at Mellowlees, Nenthorn, Berwickshire, the son of John Yule, master carpenter, and Hannah Messer.
Education
He attended the parish school in the village of Smailholm. During his student days, he was for a time a missionary in St Bernard’s, Edinburgh.
Marriage
He married Katharine Coulter Gow in 1894 – four months before his death – in Gorbals, Glasgow. She was born on 4th September, 1863, in Barony, Glasgow, the daughter of Archibald Gow, grocer, and Catherine Stewart.
Ministry
After license, he served at Abingdon and Dunkeld, Perthshire. He was ordained in Temple and Carrington, Midlothian, on 20th March, 1878, as colleague and successor to James Duncan, who died in 1879.
Death
He died on 21st December, 1894, in Temple, Midlothian and was buried in the Templars Kirkyard there, where there is a monument to him.
Family
There is no sign that they had any family.
Publications – about him
Obituary notice on this web-site: Peter Yule
Inventories, Wills, etc.: 25/1/1895, F.C. Minister, Temple, Mid-Lothian, d. 21/12/1894 at Temple aforesaid, testate, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Inventories, NRS SC70/1/337; Will, Edinburgh Sheriff Court Wills, NRS SC70/4/280
Source
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