Speedie/[Spidie], William

Education

Student United College 1825-1826 Gk. Jun.; Lat. Jun. 1826-1827 Gk. Prov.; Log.; Math. Jun. 1827-1828 Gk. Prov.; Math. 2; Ethics. Part bursary, 1826, 1828.

Birth/childhood

From Abernethy. (Possibly baptised 11.1.1806 son of Andrew Speedie, Abernethy.)

Attended school in Abernethy and Perth.

Career

Theology student in the Secession Church, but relinquished after two sessions.

Venture schoolmaster Dunning from c. 1829least 1837. [Teacher]

Sources

  • UYUC400:9.12.1826, 5.4.1828
  • Chalmers, Class list, New College CHA6.14.1-4
  • Parliamentary Papers 1841 Session 1 vol. xix pt 1