John Jamieson (1794-1848)
Merchant at Montreal, retired to 18 Rutland Square, Edinburgh
He was born in Abbington, Irvine, Ayrshire. He was a partner in the successful firm founded by his cousin, Gillespie, Moffat & Co., General Merchants and Importers, of Montreal. He retired to 18 Rutland Square, Edinburgh. He was unmarried and gave £600 to establish the Jamieson Bursary at Edinburgh University.