- 1695 – Born
- 1719 – Licensed by Aberdeen Presbytery
- 1724 – Gained M.A. at King’s College, Aberdeen
- 1720 – Minister at Footdee
- 1726 – Minister at Inchture, Perthshire
- 1727 – 27th April Married Elizabeth Strachan (8 Children)
- 1729 – Minister at West St Nicholas, Aberdeen
- 1757 – Appointed 8th Patron to the Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen
- 1776 – Died 2nd February