John Orr of Barrowfield
Biography of John Orr of Barrowfield
John Orr of Barrowfield
John Orr (fl 1700-1743) of Barrowfield gave £500 to the University in 1730, stipulating that the interest was to be used to buy books for the library.
Orr studied Arts and Divinity at the University in 1700-1701, before becoming a merchant. He owned a large estate in Camlachie and in 1735 acquired the lands of Stobcross. He served as Rector from 1731 to 1733 and 1742 until 1743.
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John Orr of Barrowfield
Merchant
Died 25 August 1744.
University Link: Alumnus, Benefactor, Rector
Occupation categories: merchants
Record last updated: 20th Jun 2007
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