Biography of James Calderhead Alston

James Calderhead Alston matriculated as an Arts student at the University in 1830. He was the fourth son of John, a Glasgow merchant.

Alston became a merchant at San Fernando, Trinidad. He died at 24 Burnbank Gardens, Glasgow on 12 July 1869, aged 53.

Sources

Archival Materials

• Addison, W Innes, The Matriculation Albums of the University of Glasgow (Glasgow, 1913)

Summary

James Calderhead Alston
Born 1814.
Died 12 July 1869.
GU Degree: Arts, 1830;
University Link: Student
Occupation categories: merchants
English snippet: Arts student at the University of Glasgow in 1830
Record last updated: 25th Jun 2014

Country Associations

Scotland, Glasgow
Place of Death

Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad, San Fernando

University Connections

University Roles

• Student