Melville, John Whyte ♂
Education
Rector’s assessor 1863-1865. Chancellor’s assessor 1868-1883.
Birth/childhood
Born 21.6.1797 2nd son of John Whyte Melville of Bennochy and Strathkinness and Elizabeth M’Gilchrist.
Career
Served in 9th Lancers before succeeding brother in Bennochy and Strathkinness in 1818. [Soldier, landowner]
Busy in public affairs. Convenor of Fife County etc. Prominent Free Mason and golfer.
Rector’s assessor 1863-1865. Chancellor’s assessor 1868-1883. [St Andrews University]
Death
Died at Mount Melville 16.7.1883.
Sources
- Scotsman 17.7.1883 p4 col.7
- St Andrews Citizen 21.7.1883 p4 col.6