Alexander Borland (bef. 1767 - 1857)

Born before 4 Jan 1767 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Husband of Isable (Martin) Borland — married 26 Nov 1791 in Paisley Renfrewshire Scotland

Descendants

Died 6 Feb 1857 after age 90 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

Biography

Alexander was born/baptized on 4 January 1767 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. His parents were William Borland and Jean Adam.^[1]

Alexander married Isable Martin on 26 November 1791 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.^[2]

Children

1. Alexander Borland
2. Arthur Borland
3. Bethiea Borland
4. William Borland
5. Jean Borland
6. David Borland
7. Isable Borland
8. George Borland
9. James Borland

In the 1841 census Alexander (age 70), Canal Drew Bridge Keeper, was at 52 Canal St, Paisley High, Renfrewshire.^[3]

Name	Age	Sex	Birth Place	Occupation
Alexander Borland	70	M	Renfrewshire, Scotland	Canal Drew Bridge Keeper
Isabell Borland	70	F	Renfrewshire, Scotland
Jean Borland	35	F	Renfrewshire, Scotland
James Borland	25	M	Renfrewshire, Scotland	Silk H L W

In the 1851 census Alexander (age 85), Hand Loom Weaver (cotton), was at 52 Canal Street, Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire.^[4]

Name	Age	Relation	Sex	Occupation	Birth Place
Alexander Borland	85	Head	M	Hand Loom Weaver (cotton)	Paisley, Renfrewshire
Isabella Borland	81	Wife	F	Weavers Prin Winder	Paisley, Renfrewshire
Jean Borland	49	Daughter	F	Muslin Clipper	Paisley, Renfrewshire
John Gibson	8	Lodger	M	Schollar	Berth, Renfrewshire

Alexander died in 1857 at the age of 90.^[5]

Research Notes

• Family Search profile

Sources

1. ↑ "Church registers - Old Parish Registers Births and baptisms" database, National Records of Scotland, (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 20 Apr 2022), BORLAND, ALEXANDER; Parents/ Other Details WILLIAM BORLAND/JEAN ADAM FR327 (FR327); Gender M; 04 Jan 1767; Parish Paisley Burgh or Low; Parish Number 573/3; Reference Number 20 28.
2. ↑ Marriage: "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910"
   FamilySearch Record: XYQ4-85D (accessed 11 Feb 2020)
   Alexander Borland marriage to Isable Martin on 26 Nov 1791 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
3. ↑ 1841 Census: "1841 Scotland Census"
   Parish: Paisley High; ED: 11; Page: 3; Line: 470; Year: 1841
   Ancestry Record 1004 #2344963 (accessed 19 April 2022)
   Alexander Borland (70), Canal Drew Bridge Keeper, in 52 Canal St, Paisley High, Renfrewshire. Born in Renfrewshire, Scotland.
4. ↑ 1851 Census: "1851 Scotland Census"
   Parish: Paisley High Church; ED: 17; Page: 21; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1851_123; Year: 1851
   Ancestry Record 1076 #1546202 (accessed 19 April 2022)
   Alexander Borland (85), Hand Loom Weaver (cotton), head of household in 52 Canal Street, Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire. Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire.
5. ↑ "Statutory registers - Deaths" database, National Records of Scotland, Scotlands People (https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/: accessed 19 Apr 2022), BORLAND, ALEXANDER; Age 90; Mothers' Maiden surname ADAM; 1857; Paisley High Church; Reference Number 573/1 38.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to James Allan for creating WikiTree profile Borland-290 through the import of Allan ONLY No2 on Jul 4, 2013.