Born 8 June 1814 in Scotland. Ordained in 1843. At Inverkip, Scotland 1843-50. Arrived at Melbourne on 26 May 1851 with his wife on the "Montgomery" from Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, and departed on 22 June 1851, per "Montgomery" for Adelaide, South Australia. At Strathalbyn, South Australia, from 1851 to 1871. Suspended for intemperance. Later performed some pastoral duties at Strathalbyn and Yankalilla, South Australia. Died on 14 March 1891 at his residence, Angas Street East, Adelaide, South Australia and was buried on 16 March 1891 at the West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, S.A.

[Ward & Prentis Presbyterian Ministers in Australia 1822-1901; "South Australian Register"]