| Bibliography The Life of Mr John Livingston, Minister of the Gospel (Written by himself for the use of his children) Wodrow Society 1845 publication of the Works of the Fathers and Early Writers of the Reformed Church of Scotland The Dictionary of National Biography The Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen The Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae (The succession of ministers in the parish churches of Scotland) Kilsyth, a Parish History by the Rev. Peter Anton Extracts from "Weavers, Miners, and the Open Book" (A History of Kilsyth by James Hutchison) Lanark, the Burgh and its Councils, 1469-1880 by A D Robertson MA Lanark, a Series of Papers by Hugh Davidson F.S.A. Scot. F.R.S.E. 1910 The Statistical Account of Roxburghshire 1841 by Ministers of the Respective Parishes The History of the Scottish Church, Rotterdam by Rev William Steven, 1832 Advocates Library, now National Library of Scotland. "A brief historical relation of the Life of John Livingston, Minister of the Gospel at Ancrum with his Memorable Characteristics exemplified in the lives of a considerable number of Eminent Divines and Private Christians in Scotland" Biography is contained in the `Lives of Ilustrious and Distinguished Scotsmen` by Robert Chambers Memoir of Rev. S Martin The Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland (Historical and Literary Memorials: Presbyterianism in Ireland) Original portraits of John Livingston and his wife are at Gosford, East Lothian, and in Monymusk, Aberdeenshire. Others were in the possession of Mrs Ralton Crosby of New York |
| To the following persons and institutions go my recorded thanks for their assistance. Rene Browne, Clerk of the Township of Livingston NJ for the introductory lead into this research Dr C R Martin, Interim Secretary Depute of the Church of Scotland Robert N Smart, Keeper of the Muniments, St Andrews University Caroline Gibson, Senior Library Assistant, Glasgow University Library Dr Louise A Yeoman, National Library of Scotland Other thanks to: Lisa McDonald, Special Collections, Edinburgh University Library Dr N J Mills, Historical Research Room, Scottish Record Office John Pickin, Curator of District Museum, Stranraer W D Stewart, Chief Executive, Wigton District Council Police Sergeant John McKenzie, Kilsyth Police Station Ursula Mezza, Public Relations Officer, Ards Borough Council Robert H Bonar, The Presbyterian Historical Society of Ireland Carol Sneddon, Historical Research Centre, Callendar House, Falkirk E S M Ruymgaart-Morton, Scots Church, Rotterdam Harry D Watson, Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue Beatrice Black, Kilsyth Library John McLintock, National Register of Archives (Scotland) Jane E A Dawson, Department of Ecclesiastical History, Edinburgh University Dr Christine Johnson, Scottish Catholic Archives Rev. R R Devenny, Minister of Parish of Killinchy, Northern Ireland Rev. Frank Campbell, Minister of Parish of Ancrum, Roxburghshire Staff of West Lothian District Library Headquarters To the Earl of Wemmys and March for his kindness in sanctioning me photo prints of John Livingston and Janet Livingston To Mary Beswick, a very dear friend of my late wife and me, many thanks for patiently reading my transcript and correcting where required. Finally, and not least, to the memory of my late wife, Olive for her patience, understanding, and encouragement. She accompanied me on my travels throughout Scotland visiting the parishes and other areas where Livingston lived and preached. |
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