Tour Scotland video of the Reverend Liston stained glass window on visit to St Fillan's Church in Aberdour, Fife, Scotland. In memory of the Reverend John and Robert Liston, Ministers of this Parish from 1723 to 1796, and of their descendants the Reverend William Liston, Minister of Cardonald Parish, and Thomas Liston, Merchant in London. Robert Liston, born 22nd of March 1730, died 11th of February 1796, was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Robert was the son of the Reverend John Liston, Minister of Aberdour. The Liston family had been much involved in the Covenanter struggles. His great grandfather William had been sentenced to death for his part in the Battle of Rullion Green, though he fled and escaped. Robert married Janet Hardie, daughter of Henry Hardy, Minister of Culross on the 11th of November 1766. His wife Janet died at Auldcathie, Hoptoun Park, on the 31st of December 1814.
Notable people with the Liston surname include:
Emil Liston, born 1890, died 1949, American athletic coach and administrator.
Eoin Liston, born 1957, Irish sports person.
Henry Liston, born 1771, died 1836, Scottish minister and inventor.
James Michael Liston, born 1881, died 1976, New Zealand Catholic bishop.
John Liston, born 1776, died 1846, English comedian.
Larry Liston, born 1952, American politician, Colorado House of Representatives.
Melba Liston, born 1926, died 1999, American jazz musician.
Robert Liston, born 1794, died 1847, Scottish surgeon.
Robert Liston, born 1742, died 1836, British diplomat.
Robert Liston, born 1730, died 1796, Scottish clergyman.
Sonny Liston, American boxer.
Virginia Liston, born, 1890, died 1932, American blues and jazz singer.
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