Notebook of William Sharp, St Leonard's College, St Andrews, 1643-1646 1643-1646

Nevay David fl 1646-1686

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Sharp Sir William c1622-1686

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William Sharp, David Nevay

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Sir William Sharp of Stoniehill (c.1622-1685) was the younger brother of James Sharp, who was already a regent at St Leonard's College while William was there, and later became Archbishop of St Andrews. William was born in Banff Castle where his father William was sheriff clerk, working for the earl of Buchan. His mother was Isobel Lesley, daughter of the laird of Kinninvy. After studying at St Andrews University, he became a lawyer and was already prominent in Edinburgh by 1653. He...

St Leonard's College (St Andrews, Scotland)

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