Alexander Bews (abt. 1867)

Born about 1867 in Shapinsay, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Mary (Harray) Bews — married 9 Jul 1891 in Firth, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

Marriage

Alexander Bews (widower, age 24) & Mary Harray (age 28) married on 9th July 1891 in Firth

• Grooms Father: James Bews. Mother: Mary Drever
• Brides Father: John Harray. Mother: Jane Marwick^[1]

Census

1871, Shapinsay, District: 2. Schedule No: 16 - Newfield

1. James Bews, (M), 29, Head, Mar. Farmer of 96 acres. Eday
2. Mary Bews, (F), 32, Wife, Mar. . Shapinsay
3. James Bews, (M), 7, Son, . . Shapinsay
4. Mary Bews, (F), 5, Dau, . . Shapinsay
5. Alexander Bews, (M), 4, Son, . . Shapinsay
6. Margaret M Bews, (F), 2, Dau, . . Shapinsay
7. John Bews, (M), 0, Son, . (3 months). Shapinsay
8. Mary Leonard, (F), 24, Cousin, S. General Servant. Firth

1881, Shapinsay, District: 2. Schedule No: 25 - Newfield House

1. James Bews, (M), 40, Head, Mar. Farmer 98 acres. Eday
2. Mary Bews, (F), 43, Wife, Mar. . Shapinsay
3. James Bews, (M), 17, Son, S. . Shapinsay
4. Mary Bews, (F), 15, Dau, S. . Shapinsay
5. Alexander Bews, (M), 14, Son, S. . Shapinsay
6. Margaret Bews, (F), 12, Dau, . Scholar. Shapinsay
7. John Bews, (M), 10, Son, . Scholar. Shapinsay
8. Elizabeth Bews, (F), 8, Dau, . Scholar. Shapinsay
9. William Bews, (M), 6, Son, . Scholar. Shapinsay
10. Isabella Bews, (F), 4, Dau, . . Shapinsay
11. Christina Bews, (F), 2, Dau, . . Shapinsay
12. John Wm Jackson, (M), 36, Visitor, S. Clerk & Manufacturers Office. England

Sources

1. ↑ https://orkneyfhs.co.uk/events/event.php citing [Marriage Cert: 1891-017-00-0005]