Johnston, Thomas

Education

M.A. and M.D. 6.3.1797 on testimonials signed by John Heysham M.D. and Thomas Blamire M.D., Carlisle. Also James Hamilton Jnr.

Birth/childhood

Possibly baptised 30.8.1770 son of Alexander Johnston, Kinnoull and Euphame Dron.

Career

Studied Edinburgh University - medical student 1788-1791.

Surgeon Royal Navy 21.8.1793. Surgeon H.M.S. Orion at battle of Trafalgar [21.10.1805].

Retired to Perth then Balmanno, Bridge of Earn. [Doctor]

[Probably the same as Thomas Johnstone, St Mary's College 1801-1802]

Death

Died 10.6.1830.

Sources

  • Public Record Office - Admiralty Records. 104/11-29