[2] In March 1788 George received his licence to preach and was ordained as minister of the joint parishes of Kilmaurs and Stewarton in August 1789, choosing to live in the latter village.

[4] Together with the 'Auld Licht' Anti-Burghers led by Reverend Thomas M'Crie the Elder they formed the Associate Synod of Original Seceders in May 1827.

[7] George Paxton died in Edinburgh on 9 April 1837 and is buried in the "West Kirk" burial ground, generally now known as St Cuthbert’s Churchyard.

The stone is eroding and the lower text is now lost, but the whole memorial was transcribed in the early part of the 19th century and read: The Rev.

Prof. late senior minister of Infirmary Street Congregation of Original Seceders, author of "Scripture Illustrations" etc., died 9th April 1837 aged 75 years.

His ardent and powerful mind was refined and polished by learning and liberal art; by vital religion were his manly virtues exalted into Christian graces.

In the pulpit preached a pure gospel in mellow strains of nervous eloquence, 'from house to house' counselled and comforted with a pastor's lowly assiduity; in all the walks of life, devoted to the service of his Master, taste and talents, decision and energy of character, descending into the vale of years with the firm peaceful aspect of faith and hope, he left a dying testimony to Scotland's solemn vows in behalf of religion and liberty; and bade adieu to the field of warfare, honoured in not putting off his armour till called to put on his crown.