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Hi,
thanks so much for your interest and help.  A little concerned that we are going off down the wrong root.The Alexander I am trying to find more about is the father of the Alexander Smith who married Catherine Meek.  I have Alex and Catherine's marriage certificate, 1891, which states his parents as Alexander Smith,fish merchant's carter, and mother as Margaret Smith nee Rutherford and these are the ones I'm trying to work back from.
I found a Margaret Rutherford on the 1941census at Liff and Benvie, aged five and I suspect she is the one I'm looking for as I have found connections with Liff and Benvie and Lochee further down the family tree. Her age would tie in nicely too as Alex Jnr's mother.  Alex Snr is more difficult as there are so many with this name.  Just got to keep looking for a connection to prove which one is mine I guess.
Really appreciate your help though.  People are so kind with this sort of thing.  Thanks again.
 
 

Hi there CaroleW
Alex Jnr was born 1863 in Dundee, we know from the marriage record that he was living at 76 Cowgate Dundee and was a coal carter when he married Catherine.  His parents were Alexander and Margaret, nee Rutherford.  At the time of Alea Jnr's marriage, 1891, his father was still alive but his mother, Margaret was deceased.  Can't find a death record for her.  Any suggestions would be much appreciated.