Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, May 11, 1859.
Educated at George Watson Hospital, Edinburgh.
Emigrated to Saskatchewan in 1884 and settled in Hayward District (now known as Lipton District).
Engaged in farming.
Moved to Qu’Appelle in 1891 and appointed Post Master.
No marriage information.
Initiated into Qu’Appelle Valley Lodge No. 32, GRM (now No. 4, GRS). WM 1906–07–08. Made Honorary Member of his lodge in 1928.
DDGM, District No. 9, GLS 1910. GM 1915–16.
Died Friday, February 18, 1927, at 68 years of age.