Murray, Joseph

Education

Student United College 1825-1826 Gk. Prov.; Lat. Prov.; Math. Jun. 1826-1827 Gk. Prov.; Lat. Prov.; Log.; Math. 2.

Birth/childhood

Youngest of a family of 10 of poor, but industrious parents.

Career

Recommended by William B. Shaw, minister at Langholm, who says he was recommended by Mr Oliver, Selkirk Grammar School as assistant in Langholm School, where he has been for the last year. [Teacher]

Sources

  • Edinburgh, New College CHA4.49.22, CHA4.66.65