Reverend Alexander Simpson

3m. Alexander ca.1570-1639, M.A. Univ. of Glasgow 1590, minister at Muckhart 1991, minister at Alva & Tillicoultry 1992, minister at Dryburgh & Merton perhaps 1597, author of “The Destruction of inbred Corruption, or the Christian’s warfare against the bosom enemy” pub. 1644. When preaching in Edinburgh, 22nd July 1621, "he spared neither king, bishop, nor minister." He was apprehended the following day, carried before the Privy Council, and ordered to be confined to Dumbarton, and to live there at his own expense. He was released 2nd Oct. and confined to his own parish 10 Oct 1621. He demitted before May 1632, and died 17th July 1639, aged about 69. " He knew and cared little about earthly things, was unwearied in prayer, and constantly occupied with the Bible." He was honorably mentioned by Livingstone in “Memorable Characteristics” among ministers in the church of Scotland distinguished for grace, faithfulness & effectiveness. Alexander married and had a son Andrew who, though a minister, never occupied a pulpit in Scotland. (He was the father of Andrew Simson, minister of Kirkinner. 4m. Abraham, a minister at Norham