Lewis, James, c 1843-1847
Scope and Contents
Portrait of James Lewis. Caption: "James Lewis, D.D. 1805-1872. (Leith)".
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: "Lewis, James, D.D. Born at Glasgow, 1805. Brother of the foregoing. Studied at the Universities, Glasgow, St. Andrews, and Edinburgh. Ordained at St. John's, Leith, 1832. Married, 1834, Marion Wyld. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. In 1860 the state of his health obliged Dr. Lewis to demit his charge. After serving the Church for a time in connection with the education scheme he undertook the charge for the Presbyterian services in Rome. Died, 1872. Publications.- Dr. Lewis published several pamphlets and lectures on current controversies and questions. Church of Scotland obeying the Law. Finance of the Free Church of Scotland, etc."
Full Extent
1 photograph
Physical Location
Volume IV, p. 301
General
LUNA Work Record ID: 0011915
Subject
- Lewis, James (Person)
Genre / Form
Repository Details
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