- 1761 – Born in Aberdeen (father James Ross teacher)
- Educated at Aberdeen Grammar School
- 1780 – Gained M.A. Degree at Marischal College
- Was a Tutor to the Lord Forbes family
- Schoolmaster at Bo,ness
- 1794 – Licenced by Presbytery of Aberdeen
- 1795 – Minister of the North Church of St Nicholas until 1809
- 1796 – 23rd March married Margaret Leith (2 Children)
- 1809 – Gained a Degree of Doctor of Divinity at Marischal College
- 1814 – Appointed 12th Patron to the Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen
- 1824 – Died