Grosart, Alexander Balloch Dr 001

Grosart Alexander Balloch.rnBorn in Stirling on June 1835. Ordained at Kinross in 1868.Died in Dublin on March 16th 1899.rnDr Grosart had links to St.Georges Presbyterian Church in Preston New Road and Chapel Street Independent in Mount Street. Also links to St.Georges Public Higher Grade School in Paradise Lane. This was regarded as one of the finest private schools in the town.rn(see Cotton Town images for photos of St.Georges Public Higher School)rnDr Grosart left Blackburn 1892 on account of his failing health.rn(for more information on Dr Alexander Ballochrnplease refer to Blackburn worthies of yesterday by Geo.C.Miller. (held in Community History Department) at Blackburn library.