Lawson, David

Education

Student United College 1885-1886 Gk. 1; Lat. 1; Math. 1 1886-1887 Gk. 2; Lat. 2; Math. 2 1887-1888 N. Phil.; Log.; Chem. 1888-1889 M. Phil. & Pol. Econ.; Eng. Lit.; Bot. M.A. 18.4.1889.

Birth/childhood

Born 6.1.1868 son of James Lawson, master ironmonger, Stirling and Janet Meikle.

Career

Also at Edinburgh University - M.B. C.M. 1895, M.D. 1898.

Specialised in chest diseases. Opened Nordrach on Dee 1900 and Tor na Dee in 1918, also a private clinic. Took part in founding hospital centre at Forresterhill. F.R.S.E. 1905. Chairman, Executive Committee, Scottish National Dictionary. [Doctor]

Death

Died at Banchory 10.12.1952.

Sources

  • Births Reg. Stirling 1868/36
  • RSE Y’bk 1952/53 p16
  • BMJ 1952 ii 1423
  • Deaths Reg. Banchory Ternan 1952/34
  • Monumental inscription, Forgan