Background
He was born in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway. His father was Alexander Moffat, a master builder. And his mother was Catherine Campbell.
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He was born in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway. His father was Alexander Moffat, a master builder. And his mother was Catherine Campbell.
He was educated at Moffat Academy, the University of Edinburgh where he graduated Master of Arts
In 1862, and at the United Presbyterian College, Edinburgh. They had three daughters – Annie, Catherine and Helen. He died on 9 March 1937 at his home at Corstorphine, Edinburgh.
1863 – Licensed by U. P. Presbytery of Annandale, Scottish Borders.
1882-1883 – Assistant at Dumbarton Bridgend
1883-1884 – Assistant at Dumfries Buccleuch Street
29 April 1868 – Ordained and inducted as Minister at Leeds U. P. Church. 6 September 1870 – Transferred to Pendleton.
26 June 1877 – Transferred to Leith Saint Andrews. 28 December 1880 – Transferred to and inducted at Rosehall, Edinburgh.
1914 – Retired from ministry.