James Stuart Geikie
James Stuart Geikie | |
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| Born | c. 1812 |
| Died | 1884 |
James Stuart Geikie (c. 1812 – 1884) was a Scottish wig-maker and perfumer remembered as an amateur musician and composer, and as father of two eminent geologists, James and Archibald Geikie. He composed the song "My heather hills".[1]
He ran a wig shop and perfumery from 35 North Bridge in Edinburgh's Old Town.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Clutha Leader, Volume X, Issue 545, 21 March 1884, Page 3 (English News)
- ^ Edinburgh and Leith Post Office Directory 1850-51
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