IS BISTER

Alexander Kennedy (eld. son of Thomas Is bister an officer of Hudson Bay Co.) b. Fort Cumber land, Canada 1822; in service of Hudson Bay Co.; studied at universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh, M.A. Edin. 1858; second master East Isling ton proprietary school 1849 and master 1850–55; head master Jews’ coll. Finsbury sq. 1855–8; master Stationers’ Co. sch. 1858–82; connected with College of preceptors from 1851, editor of the Educational Times 1862, dean of the college 1872 to death; barrister M.T. 17 Nov. 1864; LL.B. of univ. of Lond. 1866; author of Elements of book-keeping 1850; A proposal for a new penal settlement in British North America 1850; The illustrated public school speaker 1870 and many other school books. d. 20 Milner sq. Isling ton 28 May 1883. Journal of education , July 1883 p. 247.