William Smith (c. 1799-1872)
William Smith (c. 1799-1872) was born in Glasgow. He was briefly a student at the United College, St Andrews (c.1822) and around the same time, became a druggist and chemist on South Street, St Andrews. He was active…
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Smith Bursary
The Smith Bursary was created by William Smith in 1861. It was designated to support a pious, evangelical student aiming for the Congregational ministry who would undertake a ‘literary’ education at St Andrews and then…
Duncan Bursary
Elizabeth Duncan established the Duncan Bursary in 1841, for the United College at the University of St Andrews, following the death of her entrepreneur brother, Alexander. Elizabeth Duncan gave £800 to the United…
Elizabeth Duncan (1782-1867)
Elizabeth Duncan (1782-1867) was born in Kilconquhar and was the daughter of Saunders Duncan, a shoemaker, and his wife, Margaret. Elizabeth and her entrepreneur brother, Alexander, moved to Edinburgh, where Alexander…