Alexander Scott (1814 - 1901)

Born 24 Apr 1814 in Borthwick, Midlothian

Ancestors

Husband of Christina (Stewart) Scott — married 25 Jun 1841 in Logie-Easter, Ross-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 13 Dec 1901 at age 87 in Deskford Street, Cullen

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Biography

Alexander was born on 24 April 1814 in Borthwick, Midlothian. He was baptized on 08 May 1814. ^[1]

He was the youngest child of Alexander Scott and Mary Shaw, and brother of Elizabeth, Charles, Margaret and Robert.

In 1841 Alexander was living in Shandwick, Parish of Logie Easter. His occupation is Tile Drain Inspector. ^[2] His age is given as 20. (1841 Census ages were rounded down)

He married Christina Stewart on 25 June 1841 in Logie Easter. (On the registration of the marriage it names Alexander Scott and MARGARET Stewart).

They had seven children - Catharine, Mary, Helen, Jessie (and twin sister Joan), John and Alexander.

Catharine was born on 19 February, 1842. On the record of her birth it states "Lawful daughter of Alexander Scott and MARGARET Stewart."

(Various names are given for the wife of Alexander - Christine, Christina, Christian and Margaret - her birth was registered as CHRISTIAN Stewart)

Jessie was born on 05 July 1848. She was the twin of Joan. (I have not found any other record of Joan).

In 1851 Alexander and Christina were living at Glastulloch, Logie Easter, Ross-shire with their children: Catherine (9), Mary (5), Helen (5), Jessie (3) and John (10 months).^[3]

They were still in Ross-shire in 1861 at 1 Newfield. ^[4] Catharine was no longer living at home, and Mary was working as a Domestic Servant in Tain. Helen was working in Kilmuir Easter. Jessie (12), John (9) and Alexander (6) were at school.

Some time before 1871 the family moved to Seafield Street, Cullen.^[5] As well as Alexander and Christina, 3 of their children and a grand daughter were living there. Mary (27) was a domestic Servant. John (20) was an Assistant Forrester and Alexander (16) was a Labourer. Christina Thoburn (2) was the daughter of Mary and of Thomas Thoburn.

In 1881 the family were all living in Seafield Street, Cullen. Mary was still living in the family home. also there were John who was a Hedger and Alexander, an Assistant Forrester. Grand-daughter Christina (age 12) was a Scholar.^[6]

In 1891 Alexander and Christina, along with Mary and Christina were all living at Deskford Street, Cullen. ^[7] Mary was a Laundress and Christina was a Dressmaker.

On the 1901 Census Alexander, Christina and Mary are still living in Deskford Street, Cullen. Christina Thoburn had married William Burnett and they had 3 children: John, James and William.^[8]

Alexander passed away on 13 December 1901 at Deskford Street, Cullen.^[9]

His death was notified by his Grandson-in-law, William Lyon Burnett

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland's People, Birth 1814 - ref: 674/20 141
2. ↑ Census 1841 - ref: 007 003 page 4, Shandwick.
3. ↑ Census 1851 - ref: 007 002 page 4 schedule 18
4. ↑ Census 1861 - ref: 007 002 page 8 schedule 51
5. ↑ Census 1871 - ref: 150 002 page 16 schedule 86
6. ↑ Census 1881 - ref: 150 002 page 15 schedule 79
7. ↑ Census 1891 - ref: 150 001 page 15 schedule 81
8. ↑ Census 1901 - ref: 150 001 page 4 schedule 27
9. ↑ Death 1901 - ref: 150/00 0035