Cameron, James

Education

Student United College 1815-1816 Lat. Prov.; Gk. Prov.; Math. Jun. 1816-1817 Lat. Prov.; Gk. Prov.; Math. Jun.; Log. 1817-1818 Lat. Prov.; Gk. Prov.; Ethics 1818-1819 Lat. Prov.; Gk. Prov.; Physics. (Ternar). Foundation bursar, 1815.

Birth/childhood

Perhaps the James Cameron born near Dunkeld 6.1.1800.

Career

Went to Madagascar 1820 where he taught natives mechanical arts. In Cape Town 1835 - 1853 and 1854 -1863. Lay missionary, London Missionary Society, Madagascar 1863 - 3.10.1875 (died).

Death

Died 3.10.1875.

Sources

  • F. Boase, Modern English Biography...1851-1900. 6v. (Truro, 1892-1921)
  • W.D. McNaughton, The Scottish Congregational ministry 1794-1993 (Glasgow, 1993)