Haly, William

Education

M.A. and M.D. 27.2.1758 on testimonials signed by William Wood, Robert Whytt, Edinburgh, Dr Rutherford, Dr Alston and Professor Monro.

Birth/childhood

Born 1738 eldest son of William Haly of Kinneddar.

Career

Apprenticed to William Wood, surgeon apothecary, Edinburgh 11.12.1751 for 4 years. [Surgeon apothecary, doctor]

Studied Edinburgh University 3 years. Also London.

Succeeded his father before 1751. [Landowner]

May be the William Haly of Kinneddar whose testament is recorded in Edinburgh Commissariot 7.8.1761.

Sources

  • P.J. Wallis and R.V. Wallis, Eighteenth Century Medics (Newcastle, 1988)
  • Reg. Edinburgh apprentices