Background
GALT, Alexander was born on December 13, 1854 in Mauchline.
GALT, Alexander was born on December 13, 1854 in Mauchline.
Kilmarnock Academy; Glasgow Church of Scotland Training College. Glasgow University.; Doctor of Science.
Official assistant to Lord Kelvin in Glasgow University for eight years. Keeper of the Technological Department, The Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh, since 1904.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Spouse 1904, Margaret,daughter late George Simpson.