Alexander Macdonald (abt. 1883 - abt. 1923)

Born about 13 Aug 1883 in Inverness, Scotland

Husband of Edith Edna (Austen) Henchley — married 25 Jun 1915 in Portsea, Hampshire, England

Died about 12 Oct 1923 at about age 40 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Biography

Alexander Macdonald was born in Scotland.

Alexander was born about 1883.

Alexander joined the Royal Navy on 29 August 1909. His service number was M1214. His date of birth was recorded as 13 August 1883 in Inverness. ^[1] The record confirms he was serving on HMS Diadem in 1915 at the time of his marriage.

Alexander (age 31), son of Alexander MacDonald, married Edith Edna Austen (age 26) on 25 June 1915 in Portsea, Hampshire, England.^{[2] [3]}
He was invalided out of the Royal Navy on 21 May 1921 with Pulmonary Tuberculosis, and awarded a pension, ^[4] however he died in 1923, age 40.
Death Notice: Portsmouth Evening News - Saturday 13 October 1923. " On the 12, at 32 Worthing Road, Alexander MacDonald R.N., the dearly beloved husband of Edna MacDonald. At rest after long suffering patiently borne." ^{[5] [6]}

Marriage

Marriage: 25 June 1915, Portsea, Hampshire

Groom: Alexander MacDonald, 31, Bachelor, Engine Room ? RN, HMS Diadem

Bride: Edith Edna Austen, 26, Spinster, Cuskinny, Queenstown

Groom's Father: Alexander MacDonald, Deceased

Bride's Father: William James Austen, Carriage Builder

Witnesses: Kate Wade & John Moore

Married after Banns by, C H Hamilton, Vicar

Research Notes

Likely baptism: Alexander, son of Alexander Macdonald & Isabella Macdonald, was born on 13 August 1883 and baptised on 28 August 1883 in Inverness, Invernessshire, Scotland.^[7] Date of birth matches date on RN Service record.
No evidence of children.

Sources

1. ↑ Military: "UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939"
   The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services; Class: ADM 188; Piece: 1020
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 60522 #6712 (accessed 24 July 2023)
   Name: Alexander Macdonald; Gender: Male; Birth Date: 13 Aug 1883; Birth Place: Inverness; First Service Date: 29 Aug 1909; First Ship Served On: Victory II; Last Service Date: 5 May 1921; Last Ship Served On: Vernon; Service Number: M1214.
2. ↑ Marriage: "England, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Marriages, 1537-1930"
   FamilySearch Record: 6NXX-KF3N (accessed 24 July 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CS28-R9GP-T Image number 00037
   Alexander MacDonald (31) marriage to Edith Edna Austen (26) on 25 Jun 1915 in Portsea, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom.
3. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005"
   citing 1915, quarter 2, vol. 2B, p. 1252, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
   FamilySearch Record: 266F-VDY (accessed 24 July 2023)
   Alexander Macdonald marriage to Edith E Austen registered Apr-May-Jun 1915 in Portsmouth.
4. ↑ Death: "UK, World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923"
   Western Front Association; London, England; WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers; Reference: 613/11w; Reference Number: /W/68, 11268, 11/N/12436
   Ancestry uk Record 61588 #753216 (accessed 24 July 2023)
   Alexander Macdonald death 12 Oct 1923.
5. ↑ Death Notice: Portsmouth Evening News - Saturday 13 October 1923. https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000290/19231013/072/0004
6. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 24 July 2023)
   Macdonald, Alexander (Age at death: 40).
   GRO Reference: 1923 Oct-Nov-Dec in Portsmouth Volume 02B Page 630.
7. ↑ Baptism: "Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929"
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 24 July 2023)
   Alexander Macdonald baptism on 28 Aug 1883 (born 13 Aug 1883), son of Alexander Macdonald & Isabella Macdonald, in Inverness, Invernessshire, Scotland.