Chalmers, William

Education

Student United College 1818-1819 Lat. Jun.; Gk. Jun. 1819-1820 Lat. Prov.; Gk. Prov.; Math. Jun.; Log. 1820-1821 Lat. Prov.; Gk. Prov.; Ethics; 1821-1822 Lat. Prov.; Gk. Prov.; Physics. (Secondar).

Student St Mary’s College 1824-1826.

Birth/childhood

His parents were natives of St Madoes, then went to farm in Dunbarney. His father was killed by the kick of a horse, but his mother and family then lived in easy circumstances in Kinnoul. [Farmer]

Career

Also at Edinburgh University - divinity student 1822-1824.

Sources

  • Edinburgh, New College CHA4.38.14