Young George Paxton 1819-1889 Born At Berwick-upon-tweed Educated
at the University of Edinburgh; came to Canada, 1847; minister of Knox
Church, Hamilton, 1850-1853. Joined the faculty of Knox College the
latter year, where he filled various chairs in succession until 1864.
Employed by Dr. Ryerson for several years in reorganizing the grammar
schools of Ontario. In 1871 succeeded Dr. Beaven as professor of logic,
metaphysics, and ethics in Toronto University, holding the position up
to the time of his death. =Index=: (Egerton Ryerson era) Appointed inspector of grammar
schools, 1863, 255; reports on defects in the system, 255-257; examines
results of Grammar School Act of 1865, 260. =Bib.=: Duncan, George
Paxton Young in Univ. of Tor. Monthly; Dent, Can. Por.