Biography of Neil Jamieson

Neil Jamieson enrolled at the University of an Arts course in 1778, under William Richardson, Professor of Humanity. He won an award in the School of Humanities (Greek) for "good behavior, during an attendance of two sessions in the public class" (1779-80).

Jamieson was born in Virgina around 1760, where his father, originally from Glasgow, had found success as a tobacco merchant.

Jamieson returned to Virgina, marrying Fanny Whitehurst at Princess Anne, Virginia on 9 August 1791. He is recorded to have owned land and slaves in Norfolk County, Virginia.

Sources

Other Online Resources

• Familysearch.org
• The Geography of Slavery
• The William and Mary Quarterly, Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture

Printed Materials

• Scottish Emigration to colonial America, 1607-1785

Summary

Neil Jamieson
Born 1760.
GU Degree: Arts, 1778-80;
University Link: Student
English snippet: Arts student at the University of Glasgow
Record last updated: 8th Apr 2013

Country Associations

United States, Virgina
Place of Birth

University Connections

University Roles

• Student