- 1768 – Born in Maryculter
- 1786 – Gained M.A. at Marischal College
- 1796 – Professor of Moral Philosophy, Marischal College
- 1797 – Married Margaret Valentine
- 1812 – Appointed by Town Council to Greyfriars Church
- 1813 – Ordained
- 1814 – Translated to West Church of St Nicholas
- 1816 – D.D. gained at Marischal College
- 1836 – Demitted Office
- 1830 – Died