Alexander Stewart (moderator)

Alexander Stewart (died 1915) was a Scottish minister, who was principal of St Andrews University. He was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1911.[1]

Life

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The grave of Very Rev Alexander Stewart, St Andrews Cathedral graveyard

He was born in Liverpool.[2]

He was professor of divinity at St Andrews University.[3] Following the death of James Donaldson (classical scholar) in March 1915 Stewart was made principal of the university.

Following a brief illness he died on 21 July 1915 having served only a few months in the role of principal. He is buried in the burial grounds of St Andrews Cathedral.[4] The grave lies to the north-east of St Rule's Tower in the centre of the graveyard.

Family

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He was married to Isabella Meston (died 1907).

References

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  1. ^ "Moderators of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland genealogy project". geni_family_tree.
  2. ^ Aberdeen Press and Journal 22 July 1915
  3. ^ Dundee Evening Telegraph 16 November 1910
  4. ^ Dundee Courier; 22 July 1915