Paton, David Henderson

Education

Student United College 1847-1848 Gk. 1; Lat. 1 1848-1849 Gk. 2; Lat. 2; Math. 2; Log. 1849-1850 Gk. 2; Lat. 2; Math. 3; Ethics 1850-1851 Physics 1851-1852 Chem.

LL.D. 10.2.1877.

Birth/childhood

Born 22.10.1822 son of David Paton, foreman mason, St Andrews and Esther Henderson.

Career

Assistant Classics Master, Madras College, St Andrews 1852-1854. Rector, Banff Academy 1854-1856. Rector, Stirling Grammar School 1856-1866. Classical master, Glasgow High School 1866-1878. Rector, Glasgow High School 1878 - April 1901 (retired). [Teacher]

Publications. F.E.I.S. 1855.

Death

Died in London 25.4.1910.

Sources

  • UYUY674
  • Madras Coll. Mag. 21 No.3
  • Hutchison, Stirling High School
  • St Andrews Citizen 30.4.1910