Buist, William Fernie

Education

Student United College Lat. Jun.; Gk. Jun. 1833-1834 Gk. Prov.; Log.; Math. 1 1834-1835 Math. 2 & 3; Ethics 1835-1836 Physics; Chem.

Birth/childhood

Born 4.8.1818 son of George Buist, Professor of Ecclesiastical History, St Andrews University and Margaret Fernie. [University professor]

Career

Also at Edinburgh University - medical student 1837-1838.

Colliery owner [Coal mine owner].

Death

Died St Andrews 9.4.1860.

Sources

  • UYUY236
  • Deaths Reg. St Andrews 1860/41
  • Monumental inscription St Andrews Cathedral burial ground