Davidson, Robert John

Education

Student United College 1873-1874 Gk. 1; Lat. 1; Math. 1 1874-1875 Gk. 2; Lat. 2; Math. 2 1875-1876 Log.; Eng. Lit.; Math. 2; Lat. 3 1876-1877 N. Phil.; M. Phil.; Pol. Econ.; Chem. Foundation bursar, 1873. M.A. 20.4.1877.

Birth/childhood

Born 12.1.1858 eldest son of Thomas Davidson, solicitor, Cupar and Euphemia Gorrie. [Lawyer]

Attended Madras Academy, Cupar.

Career

Also at Edinburgh University - B.L. 1880.

Practised in Cupar until 1903 when he was appointed Sheriff Clerk of Fife. [Lawyer]

Death

Died 24.11.1935.

Sources

  • UYUC400:4 & 20.11.1873
  • Fife News Almanac 1926, 1936
  • Births Reg. Cupar 1858/13
  • Monumental inscription, Cupar b.g.