LINDSAY, WILLIAM. _b._ Irvine, Ayrshire 1802; ed. at Glasgow
univ., D.D. 1844; studied at theological hall, Paisley 1824–30;
ordained minister of relief church 27 April 1830; minister
at Johnstone, Renfrewshire 1830–2; colleague of John Barr at
Dovehill relief church, Glasgow 22 Nov. 1832, in sole charge
1839; removed to a new church in Cathedral st. Glasgow, Dec.
1844, held this charge to his death; appointed by the relief
synod professor of exegetical theology and biblical criticism
Nov. 1841; professor of sacred languages and biblical criticism
in United Presbyterian hall 1847, professor of exegetical
theology there Oct. 1858 to death; author of Inquiry into the
christian law as to the relationships which bar marriage.
Glasgow 1855, 2 ed. 1871; Lectures on the epistle to the Hebrews
2 vols. 1867. _d._ 153 Hill st. Garnett hill, Glasgow 3 June