Background
COATS, Jervis was born on June 7, 1844. Son of William and Mary Coats, Paisley.
COATS, Jervis was born on June 7, 1844. Son of William and Mary Coats, Paisley.
Paisley; Glasgow and Gottingen Universities. Master of Arts; Doctor of Divinity.
Entered, when a lad, the Union Bank of Scotland, continuing there for eight years. In 1867 matriculated at Glasgow University, where obtained a high position in the clnsses. Graduated Master of Arts 1872.
Called to a church which was being formed at Govan, Glasgow, 1872. Engaged for many years in the training of students for the Christian ministry. Received the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity from Unnrersity of Glasgow, 1898.
President of Baptist Theological College of Scotland since 1903. Minister of Govan Baptist Churcn.
Club: Glasgow Golf.
Golf, music.
Spouse 1880, Marion Wark Wyllie (d.