Biography of Goodin Dehany

Goodin Dehany was the fourth eldest son of David Dehany, a merchant in Jamaica. After his father died, Goodin came to Glasgow, where he matriculated at the University in 1754, taking a class in Greek.

Sources

Other Online Resources

• A Parcel of Ribbons, Eighteenth century Jamaica viewed through family stories and documents

Archival Materials

• Addison, W Innes, The Matriculation Albums of the University of Glasgow (Glasgow, 1913); Murray, David, Memories of the Old College of Glasgow (Glasgow, 1927)

Summary

Goodin Dehany
Born 1740.
GU Degree: Arts, 1754;
University Link: Student
English snippet: Son of Jamaican merchant
Record last updated: 22nd Apr 2014

Country Associations

Jamaica, No Region
Place of Birth

Scotland, No Region

University Connections

University Roles

• Student