Alexander Stewart (moderator)

The Very Rev Prof Alexander Stewart MA DD (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
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

He was married to Isabella Meston (died 1907).

References
  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
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