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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Topic started by: ivylea on Monday 04 April 11 17:25 BST (UK)

Title: Alexander MacArthur Campbell
Post by: ivylea on Monday 04 April 11 17:25 BST (UK)

Hi,

I'm trying to find info about Alexander MacArthur Campbell b abt 1791. According to the English 1841 census he was born in Scotland but was living in Leigh in Staffordshire where it is showing he was married to Ann who was borm in staffs about 1781.

many thanks

Ivylea

Title: Re: Alexander MacArthur Campbell
Post by: ails81 on Monday 04 April 11 18:14 BST (UK)

Do you know his parents names?  will make it easier to see if you can find a birth certificate for him on scotlands people www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

added - by birth cert i meant opr births and baptisms record

Title: Re: Alexander MacArthur Campbell
Post by: flst on Monday 04 April 11 20:02 BST (UK)

As his birth was circa 1791, there won't be a birth certificate for him. Registration began in 1855. There may a baptism record for him in the Old Parish Records, but not definately!
flst

Title: Re: Alexander MacArthur Campbell
Post by: ivylea on Monday 04 April 11 22:32 BST (UK)

Sorry,

I should have said that I don't know the names of either parent and have been unable to find any form of birth entry which is why I've pretty much hit a brick wall.

I have a possible date and location for a marriage from LDS IGI, but how do I find more details of the marriage entry - would the actual parish marriage record hold parents names in 1819?

thanks