Spence, William

Education

M.A. and M.D. 4.9.1764 on testimonials signed by James Lind M.D., Physician to Royal Infirmary, Haslar and Colin Drummond M.D., Physician Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.

Career

May have been a naval surgeon. Letter directed to him at an address in Musselburgh and to another at Dunkeld. [Doctor]

Perhaps William Spence late of Farniehurst who died at Edinburgh 3.1.1802 aged 77. Discovered use of bark in malignant fevers.

Death

Perhaps William Spence late of Farniehurst who died at Edinburgh 3.1.1802 aged 77. Discovered use of bark in malignant fevers.

A William Spence M.D. died lately aged 76 in September 1810.

Sources

  • St AUL Corr 16.8.1892
  • Scots Magazine 1802 p182
  • Gentleman's Magazine 1810 ii 392