Stevenson, John

Education

D.D. 16.1.1836 (Proposed by Dr Ferrie).

Birth/childhood

Born 3.11.1798 eldest son of William Stevenson, farmer, Campsie and Marjorie Ferrie.

Career

Studied at Glasgow University - M.A. 1816.

Licensed by Glasgow presbytery 1818.

Missionary Bombay [Mumbai], Hurnee, Poona etc 1823-1854. Minister Ladykirk 1855 - 11.8.1858 (died).

Sanskrit scholar. A founder and first editor of Bombay Gazette.

Death

Died 11.8.1858.

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