Alexander Menzies (abt. 1816 - 1882)

Born about 1816 in Weem, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Janet (Fisher) Menzies — married 28 Nov 1846 in Weem, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 28 Jan 1882 at about age 66 in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

This profile is part of the Menzies Name Study.

Alexander Menzies is a member of Clan Menzies.

Alexander Menzies was born in Scotland.

URGENT NOTE: MARION NICOL DUNN DOES NOT BELONG AS A WIFE TO THIS ALEXANDER MENZIES. THE CORRECT PROFILE FOR THE ALEXANDER WHO MARRIED MARION NICOL DUNN IN AUSTRALIA IS Menzies-1107.

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Birth

Alexander Menzies was born about 1816 in Weem, Perthshire, Scotland. He was the son of James Menzies and Catherine McNaughtan.

Marriage

Alexander Menzies married Janet 'Jessie' Fisher on 28 Nov 1846 at Weem, Perthshire, Scotland.^[1] They had seven children during their marriage;

• Child: Elizabeth Menzies
• Child: Catherine 'Kate' Menzies
• Child: Alexander Menzies-1709
• Child: Janet 'Jessie' Menzies
• Child: Margaret Menzies
• Child: Peter Menzies
• Child: John Menzies

Residences

• 1841 ^[2]- Village of Dull, Perthshire, Scotland. Relationship to Head of House: Son. Occupation: Joiner. Living with parents and 3 siblings; Catherine 27, Jean 9 and Alex 7.
• 1851 ^[3]- 10 Aberfeldy, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland. Head of House. Occupation: Carpenter. Living with wife and daughter Elizabeth 3. Visitors: Peter and Janet McGregor.
• 1881 ^[4]- Kenmore Street, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland. Head of House. Occupation: Joiner. Living with wife Jessie and 3 children; Catherine 29, Alexander 27 and John 16. Also grand-daughter Jean McDiarmid 8.

Death and Burial

Alexander Menzies died on 26 Jan 1882 at Kenmore Street, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, Scotland.^[5] He was buried at the Auld Kirk O'Weem Churchyard, Weem, Perthshire, Scotland.^[6] https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191245761/alexander-menzies

Research Note

MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTION READS: Menzies - Erected By Alexander Menzies, Baker, Aberfeldy Ilmo His Wife Elizabeth (Betsy) McNee D. At Edinburgh 6.4.1899 Aged 46y. Alexander Menzies, Joiner His Father D. At Aberfeldy 26.1.1882 Aged 68y. Jessie Fisher His Mother D. At Ballinluig 24.4.1895 Aged 72y. Margaret Menzies His Sister D. At Aberfeldy 27.12.1870 Aged 121/2 Yrs. Peter and Katie His Brother and Sister Who D. in Infancy. Also the Above Alexander Menzies D. At Kenmore St. 25.9.1918 Aged 65 and His Only Son Alexander (Alistair) D. 11.2.1921 Aged 33y. Also His Daughter Jessie D. 8.8.1934 Aged 48y

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland, Select Marriages, 1561-1910. FHL Film Number: 1040382.
2. ↑ 1841 Scotland Census.
3. ↑ 1851 Scotland Census.
4. ↑ 1881 Scotland Census.
5. ↑ Scotland, Burial Monument Inscriptions, 1507-2019.
6. ↑ UK and Ireland, Find a Grave® Index, 1300s-Current. Find a Grave, database and images: accessed March 30, 2024), memorial page for Alexander Menzies (1816–5 Jan 1882), Find a Grave Memorial ID 191245761, citing Weem Parish Churchyard, Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, Scotland; Maintained by Tracy Lee (contributor 49392123). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191245761/alexander-menzies.

Acknowledgements

To R Hare Hare-1576 and P Gray Howard-18870 for research, compiling, and contact with the Menzies family.

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