John Alexander 1694-1777

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John ALEXANDER 1694-1777

Bookplate of the Rev. John Alexander (NLS J.H.S.1)

Biographical Note

John Alexander was the son of John Alexander, of Kildrummy, Aberdeenshire, and Anna Gordon, and was born in 1694. He was educated at Marischal College, Aberdeen, 1706-1710, where he was Milne Bursar in 1707 and was the Episcopal Minister of Alloa, 1724-1777, and Bishop of Dunkeld, 1743-1777. He died, apparently unmarried, on 24 April 1777. No testament survives.

Books

The extent and disposition of his library are unknown.

Characteristic Markings

He used a Chippendale engraved armorial bookplate (not in Franks) with the motto “per mare, per terras” and the inscription “Rev John Alexander”. An example is in the NLS Henderson Smith Collection, J.H.S.1(9.1)."

Sources

  • Bertie, David. Scottish Episcopal Clergy. Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 2000.
  • Information provided by Kelsey Jackson Williams.