Thom, William Nichol

Education

Student United College 1895-1896 Jun. Gk.; Jun. Lat.; Jun. Math. 1896-1897 Gk.; Lat.; Math. 1897-1898 N. Phil.; Prac. N. Phil.; Log.; Inter. Hon. Math. 1898-1899 Adv. N. Phil.; Adv. Hon. Math.; Chem. 1899-1900 Hon. & Prac. Chem. Forbes bursar, 1895. Taylour Thomson bursar, 1896. M.A. 2.4.1901 2nd cl. hons. Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.

Birth/childhood

Born 21.4.1878 son of Andrew Thom, contracting carpenter, St Andrews and Margaret Nichol.

Attended Madras College, St Andrews.

Career

Assistant teacher Harris Academy, Dundee. Science and mathematics teacher, Keith. Science and mathematics teacher, Sharp’s Institute, Perth. Science master Mackie Academy, Stonehaven. [Teacher]

Death

Died 13.5.1918.

Sources

  • UYUC400:8 & 14.10.1895, 6 & 12.10.1896
  • UYUY672
  • UYUY605:1916/18
  • Deaths Reg. Newington 1918/286