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Title: Webster in Dundee
Post by: mistert on Friday 26 July 13 17:53 BST (UK)

Hi
I am wondering why Alexander Webster (a whaler born in Dundee circa 1852) named almost all his children with a middle name Stewart regardless if they were male or female? His father was James Webster  Coach-builder  and his mother was Helen Gullon/ Gailor,(on Alexanders marriage Certificate) I am also sure he is descended from dissenting church members so does anyone know if there was a significant "Stewart" Minister in the area, or any clues?
Tom

Title: Re: Webster in Dundee
Post by: CaroleW on Friday 26 July 13 22:25 BST (UK)

Hi

Any Stewarts on his wife's side of the family?

Title: Re: Webster in Dundee
Post by: mistert on Saturday 27 July 13 02:15 BST (UK)

Can't get further back than Alexanders Parents on his Marriage certificate to Margaret Kay in 1873 Lochee, Dundee and  at  time of marriage they were United Presbyterians. Both his death and Marriage information concur he was born 1851/ 52. His Father James is stated as a coachbuilder.
Alexander  had an S after his own name in 1911 but that could be a mistake,  although it could take it back a generation.