Biography of John Shortridge

John Shortridge matriculated at the University in 1799, followed by his brothers, George Yuille and William j. He was the eldest son of William, a merchant in Glasgow.

Shortridge spent sometime in Jamaica, possibly as a merchant of Henderson McCaul and Company.

He died at 68 Gloucester Place, London, on 22 November 1878.

Sources

Printed Materials

• Scottish Transatlantic Merchants, 1611-1785 By David Dobson

Archival Materials

• Addison, W Innes, The Matriculation Albums of the University of Glasgow (Glasgow, 1913)

Summary

John Shortridge
Born 1786.
Died 22 November 1878.
GU Degree: Arts, 1799;
University Link: Student
Occupation categories: merchants
English snippet: Arts student at the University of Glasgow in 1799
Record last updated: 11th Jun 2014

Country Associations

Scotland, Glasgow
Place of Birth

England, London
Place of Death

Jamaica, No Region

University Connections

University Roles

• Student