Background
Willson, David Burt was born on September 27, 1842 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Review Professor James McLeod and Rebecca (Burt) Willson.
Willson, David Burt was born on September 27, 1842 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Review Professor James McLeod and Rebecca (Burt) Willson.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Pennsylvania, 1860, A.M., 1863. Doctor of Medicine Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, 1863. Actg. medical cadet United States of America, summer of 1862.
In medical corps, United States of America, 1863-1865. Law student, University of Pennsylvania, 1869-1870. R.P. Theological Seminary, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, 1865-1869.
(Doctor of Divinity, University of Pennsylvania, 1890).
Ordained R.P. ministry, 1870. Pastor Allegheny, 1870-1875. Professor Biblical literature, R.P. Theological Seminary, 1875-1916 (professor emeritus).
Edited an edition of Lyman’s Historical Chart, 1869. Edited Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter, 1874-1895. Moderator, R.P. Synod, 1887.
Delegate Pan-Presbyterian Council, Glasgow, 1896. Home: Pittsburgh, Pa.
Married Martha J. Grier, August 21, 1873. Married second, Mary R. Galbraith, August 14, 1883.