Rutherford, William Gunion

Education

Student United College 1868-1869 Eng. Lit.; Gk. 1; Lat. 1; Math. 1 1869-1870 Gk. 2; Lat. 2 1870-1871 Log.; Gk. 3; Math. 1 1871-1872 M. Phil.; Pol. Econ.; Gk. 3; Lat. 3 1872-1873 Eng. Lit.; Math. 1. Foundation bursar, 1868. Tyndall Bruce bursar, 1869. Guthrie scholar. Gray prize, 1873.

LL.D. 9.2.1884.

Birth/childhood

Born 17.7.1853 2nd son of Rev. Robert Rutherford, Mountain Cross, Peebles-shire and Agnes Gunnion. [Minister]

Career

Also at Oxford University (Balliol College) - B.A. 1876, M.A. 1880.

Ordained priest in Church of England 1883. Classical master St Paul’s School 1876-1883. Fellow, University College, Oxford 1883. Head master Westminster School 1884 - 1901. [Teacher, minister]

Classical and Biblical publications.

Death

Died 19.7.1907.

Sources

  • UYUC400:3 & 19.11.1868
  • UYUY452/19/61, 226
  • College Echoes 1907/08 p41
  • StAUL ms 37113 p104
  • Who was Who