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John Jamieson DD FRSE FSA Scot FRSL (3 March 1759 – 12 July 1838) was a Scottish minister of religion, lexicographer, philologist and antiquary. His most important work is the Etymological Dictionary of the Scottish Language.
Jul 23, 2012 · John Jamieson: The man who saved Scots’ tongue – with help from his landlady. HE WAS the founding father of Scots lexicography, whose diligent work at the beginning of the 19th century helped...
Nov 12, 2018 · John Jameson. Jameson is an Irish cultural icon that transcends the world of whiskey, so it’s somewhat ironic to learn that John Jameson, the founder of the dynasty, was born in Scotland. Gavin D Smith tells his story. Jameson is the quintessential Irish whiskey, selling some 6.6 million cases worldwide in 2017 – compared to the country’s ...
John Jamieson was elected as the Society’s next President and will hold this position for a two-year term until June 2023. The trustees of Holstein UK have approved the name of Andrew Jones from the Rossett prefix as President Elect.
Mar 3, 2021 · Alloa. By Valerie Forsyth @ValForsyth1. Share. JAMESON whiskey is well-known as an Irish whiskey, but its founder was a Scotsman. Born in Alloa on October 5, 1740, John Jameson went on to learn about the whisky industry locally before starting the new venture in Ireland.
- Valerie Forsyth
Jamieson’s Life and Work. Rev. John Jamieson, by William Yellowlees (NGS) Born in Glasgow in 1759, John Jamieson grew up in a family with strong dissenting belief, and followed his father into the ministry of the Secession Kirk.
Jamieson, of course, was regarded, at his entrance into Forfar, as one who might become a teacher of sedition, as well as a preacher of the gospel of peace. But he had not been long there when his conduct disarmed the suspicious, and procured him general confidence and esteem; while his able clerical labours were rewarded with a full congregation and permanent usefulness.
