Simpson, Alexander

Education

Student United College 1866-1867 Gk. 1; Lat. 1; Math. 1 1867-1868 Log.; Gk. 2; Lat. 2 1868-1869 M. Phil.; Eng. Lit.; Lat. 3; Math. 2; Anat. & Physiol. 1869-1870 N. Phil.; Gk. 3; Chem.. Merit in bursary comp., 1865. Foundation bursar, 1866. Baxter bursar, 1868. M.A. 22.4.1871.

Birth/childhood

Born 27.6.1849 son of Alexander Simpson, turner, Kirkland, Auchterarder and Margaret Hart.

Attended Aberuthven Free Church School (6), Perth Academy (1) and Edinburgh High School (1).

Career

Also at Edinburgh University - M.B. C.M. 1878, M.D. 1885, B.Sc. 1892.

Practised in Perth where he was Medical Officer of Health. [Doctor]

Death

Died Perth 23.10.1898.

Sources

  • UYUC400:2.11.1865, 1 & 3.11.1866, 17.12.1868
  • UYSM400/5/568 -9
  • Lancet 1898 ii 1363
  • Deaths Reg. Perth 1898/518