Saint Andrews Society of Philadelphia

The Saint Andrews Society of Philadelphia plot is located in Section 110 Lot A. The lot is shared with the Scots Thistle Society and measures 48' x 50'

From The Caledonian, Volume 16, 1916:

The St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia was organized in 1749 for the charitable relief of fellow creatures in distress, more especially those from Scotland or of Scottish parentage.

From the beginning until the present day the membership has been largely composed of notable men. In the list of charter members are the names of some of Philadelphia's most distinguished citizens living in those times, including Dr. Thomas Graeme, the first president of the society, a descendant of illustrious Scottish ancestors, who occupied the position of Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1731-1750.

Alexander Hamilton, whose name and fame are indissolubly woven into the history of the United States, was also a charter member. He was the son of a Scotch merchant. Another name standing high in the estimation of his fellowmen is that of James Wilson, member of the Supreme Court of the United States (1789-1798), who was closely associated with Robert Morris in organizing the Bank of North America of which he was appointed a director by Congress, December 31, 1781.

References

The Caledonian, Volume 16. Caledonian Pub. Co., 1916 [1]