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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Topic started by: yoyo on Monday 25 July 05 21:43 BST (UK)
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Does anyone have an Alexander Donaldson in their tree, born somewhere in Scotland about 1832, son of Alexander Donaldson a labourer. He left Scotland as a young man to go to England, and became a tailor (not necessarily in that order!)
I'm desparate to find his roots.
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Hi
This is a stab in the dark, there is a birth of a Alexander Donaldson born Dysart, Fife,Scotland.
Birth 23rd September 1832, christened 4th November 1832 to a Alexander & Janet Donaldson (nee Wilkie).
I think I have found him on the 1871 census, but place of birth is just Scotland.
Regards
Bryan
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Here's 4 Alexander Donaldsons born to Alexander Donaldsons all born 1832 +/- 5 years. (from BVRs)
DONALDSON, Alexander Archibald
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 14 Aug 1827
Birthplace: Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Recorded in: Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Father: Alexander Christison DONALDSON
Mother: Jane HOPE
Source: FHL Film 1068032 Dates: 1743 – 1854
DONALDSON, Alexander
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 10 Apr 1831
Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Father: Alexander DONALDSON
Mother: Janet SIMPSON
Source: FHL Film 1066691 Dates: 1809 – 1855
DONALDSON, Alexander
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 11 Jul 1832
Christening Date: 5 Aug 1832
Recorded in: Cupar, Fifeshire, Scotland
Father: Alexander DONALDSON
Mother: May LAMONT
Source: FHL Film 1040101 Dates: 1778 – 1855
DONALDSON, Alexander
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 6 Sep 1835
Birthplace: Associate Congregation, Perth, Perth, Scotland
Recorded in: Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Collection: Associate Session Congregation
Father: Alexander DONALDSON
Mother: Euphemia WILKIE
Source: FHL Film 889486 Dates: 1743 - 1854
I hope one of these might be the one you're looking for. Good Luck!
Anne
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Hi Bryan
Thanks for the info but without a mothers name I have no way of knowing if its the right one.
You say you think you've found him in the 71 census - would this be in Durham? I have the census details for a man that might be him but I can't be sure as he's not supposed to be there!
Thanks again
Yoyo
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Hi Anne
Your suggestions are equally possible, but I don't know how to prove/disprove them. I have recently stumbled across a living relative of Alex and May (lamont) through another child, but still have no proof. I need to be able to look them up in the 51 census for Fife but don't know where I can do this.
Thanks again
Yoyo