Kessen, Andrew, c 1843-1847
Scope and Contents
Portrait of Andrew Kessen. Caption: "Rev. Andrew Kessen 1793-1859. (Lethendry) + Bathgate".
Dates
- Creation: c 1843-1847
Creator
- From the Collection: Hill, David Octavius, 1802-1870 (Painter and Photographer) (Photographer, Person)
- From the Collection: Adamson, Robert, 1821-1848 (Photographer and Engineer) (Photographer, Person)
- From the Collection: Elliot, Andrew, 1830-1922 ("Senior"; bookseller and publisher) (Compiler, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Biographical / Historical
From a typed note pasted on the page: "Kessen, Andrew. Born at Paisley, 1793. Studied at the University, Glasgow, taking the greater part of a medical course before entering on the study of theology. He became parish teacher in Strathblane, 1819. Ordained at Lethendy, Perthshire, 1838, but without stipend, manse, or glebe, in consequence of interdict by the Court of Session. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Mr. Kessen was twice married, his second wife being Marion Marshall Wilson. Died, 1859."
Full Extent
1 photograph
Physical Location
Volume IV, p. 277
General
LUNA Work Record ID: 0011882
Subject
- Kessen, Andrew, 1793-1859 (Reverend) (Person)
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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