Alexander Brown b. 1883 Scotland

[Josephine]

Another thought:

The FamilySearch.org record that's linked is in the "Probate Estate Case Files" record set.

The record says it was unknown if Alexander Brown had left a will or an estate, but it does have a file or case number, which should help. Have you contacted the relevant authorities to find out if a will and/or probate were ever filed?

[CaroleW]

Good find Softly - poster said emigration was pre-1904 in earlier reply.  No wife or family travelling with him.

You need to check the 1911 census which is only available on Scotlands People on a pay per view basis

www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

[softly softly]

Possible birth

BROWN
ALEXANDER
mother's maiden name MCELWEE
M
1883
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Dennistoun

1891 census

Thomas Brown 46 Head  died 1893
Margaret Brown (McElwee)45 Wife  died 1896
Catherine Brown 12 Daur (Daughter)
Alexander Brown   8   Son
Mary Brown 5 Daur (Daughter)

1901 census

Name   Alexander Brown
Age   18
Estimated Birth Year   abt 1883
Relationship   Boarder
Gender   Male
Where born   Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Registration Number   685/4
Registration District   St Giles
Civil parish   Edinburgh Buccleuch
County   Midlothian
Address   10, Brighton St
Occupation   Medical Student
ED   35
Household schedule number   74
Line   4

SS

[softly softly]

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[jjcale]

Well, once again a wrong Brown. Thanks for you help.

[softly softly]

I have been looking for the parents for my orphan grandmother. This guy looked a promising candidate.

I have no information of his life in Scotland. If he is the right guy, he should have immigrated before 1904.

Would you be willing to share what details you have of your orphaned grandmother, her place & date of birth, marriage etc.

SS

[pampoen]

His estate file in Bloemfontein which shows that he did have an estate.
DEPOT     VAB                                                                   
SOURCE    MHG                                                                   
TYPE      LEER                                                                 
VOLUME_NO 0                                                                     
SYSTEM    01                                                                   
REFERENCE B4847                                                                 
PART      1                                                                     
DESCRIPTION          BROWN, ALEXANDER.                                                     
STARTING  19200000                                                             
ENDING    19200000.

[jjcale]

I have been looking for the parents for my orphan grandmother. This guy looked a promising candidate.

I have no information of his life in Scotland. If he is the right guy, he should have immigrated before 1904.

Would you be willing to share what details you have of your orphaned grandmother, her place & date of birth, marriage etc.

SS

As she is quite a close relative, I prefer not to share her closer details in public, but I can do it in private.

I will send you a private message.

If others are interested, please contact me.