Ramsay, Joseph

Education

Student United College 1858-1859 Gk. 1; Lat. 1; Math. 1 1859-1860 Log.; Gk. 2; Lat. 2; Math. 2 1860-1861 M. Phil. & Pol. Econ.; Gk. 3; Math. 2. Foundation bursar, 1858. Attended U.P. Church [United Presbyterian Church] while a student. Reprimanded for disorderly conduct, 1860. Forfeits bursary for unsatisfactory work, 1860. Rusticated for 2 sessions 1861.

Birth/childhood

Born c. 1843. From Dundee. Perhaps son of James Ramsay, cabinetmaker, Blackscroft, Dundee.

Sources

  • UYUC310
  • UYUC400:6.11.1858, 7.4.1860, 18.4.1860, 23.4.1861
  • UYUC560:1861
  • United College prize list
  • Census 1861 St Andrews