Poet and minister of Kinnoull, Perth. Pseudonym: “J. A.,” “F. A. K.” Born at Newburgh,
Fife. Father was also a minister. Educated at the Universities of St. Andrews and
Edinburgh. Prolific periodical contributor. Publications include *The Pleasures of
Home. A Poem* (1860), *Sprigs of Heather; or, The Rambles of “May-Fly” with Old Friends*
(1884), *Autumn Leaves* (1893). Biographical information: David Herschell Edwards,
*Modern Scottish Poets*, seventh series, D. H. Edwards, 1884, pp. 329-32. (AC)