George MACDONALD

Background

MACDONALD, George was born in 1862 in Elgin. 3rd son of late James Macdonald, Doctor of Laws.

Education

Ayr Academy; Edinburgh University (Ferguson Scholar, 1883). Balliol College, Oxford (1st Classical Moderations, 1885. 1st Litene Humaniores, 1887).

Also studied abroad; Master in Kelvinside Academy, Glasgow, 1887-1892. Master of Arts; Doctor of Laws.

Career

Lecturer in th£ University of Glasgow, 1892 - 1904. First Assistant Secretary Scotch Education Department; Honorary Curator of Hunterian Coin Cabinet; Honorary Curator of Coins to the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland; Correspond ing Member of the Vienna Numismatic Society, and the Royal Numismatic Society of Holland.

Membership

Clubs: Caledonian; University, Edinburgh; College, Glasgow.

Connections

Spouse 1897, Margaret Tannahill,daughter of late George Younger, Glasgow.

Father:

James Macdonald

Spouse:

Margaret Tannahill