Marr, John

Education

Student United College 1839-1840 Lat. Jun.; Gk. Jun.; Math. 1 1842-1843 Lat. 2; Gk. 2; Log.; Math. 2 & 3; Sens. Phil. Foundation bursar, 1839. Bayne bursar, 1842. Carstairs prize, 1843.

Birth/childhood

Baptised 25.4.1823 son of Thomas Marr, Kilconquhar and Jane Poustie.

Attended Kilconquhar School under James M’Laurin.

Career

Had various teaching jobs then master Ferryport on Craig. Master, Lower School, Dorward’s Seminary, Montrose 1853 and afterwards Master of the Upper School [Dorward's Seminary, Montrose]. [Teacher]

Death

Died at Montrose May 1883 (buried 30.5.1883).

Sources

  • UYUC400:6.11.1839, 10.11.1842
  • UYUY452/16/103
  • St Andrews Burgh Register of sasines minute book 18.11.1861
  • East Fife Record 1.6.1883 p2