MACGREGOR, JAMES (1830-94) was born in Callander, Perthshire. By dogged persistency and hard work he won his way through the University, was ordained, and preached his first sermon in his native parish. He had charge of Barry, near Dundee, and afterwards of Paisley, from which he was appointed professor of systematic theology in the New Free College in Edinburgh.

In 1881, seeking lighter work, he came to New Zealand, and had charge of Columba Free Church at Oamaru, where he preached periodically in Gaelic. Macgregor had a gifted and cultured intellect and was an accomplished writer, rather in the style of Carlyle. He published a series of theological text books. His death occurred on 8 Oct 1894. (See William CUNNINGHAM MACGREGOR)

Oamaru Mail, 9 Oct 1894; Otago Witness, 7 Jul 1881 (p).

Reference: Volume 2, page 11

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