Longmuir, John, c 1843-1847

From a typed note pasted on the page: "Longmuir, John (1803-1883), Scottish antiquary; studied at Marischal College, Aberdeen; M.A.; LL.D., 1859; his most important work, a revised edition of Jamieson's 'Scottish Dictionary,' 1879-82; published verses and two guide-books [xxxiv. 125]". From a second typed note pasted on the page: "Longmuir, John, LL.D. (Aberdeen). Born in the parish of Fetteresso, 1803. Studied at Marischal College, Aberdeen. After teaching at Stonehaven, and Forres, he received licence, and became evening lecturer in Trinity Church, Aberdeen. Ordained at Mariners' Church, Aberdeen, 1840. Signed the Act of Separation and Deed of Demission. Married, 1835, Lillias Milne; and, 1857, Dorothy Hawthorn Dixon. Became senior minister, 1881. Died, 7th May 1883. He was an ardent student of natural science, and lectured on the subject both in King's College and the Free Church College, Aberdeen. Dr. Longmuir was also an accomplished philologist. Publications.- An edition of Dr. Jamieson's Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language, in large quarto volumes. Guide to Dunnottar Castle. Speyside Guide, and some volumes of verse."