Who was Alexander Henderson?

Alexander Henderson (1701–1772) was born in Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander lII Henderson 1701–1772

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 Apr 1701 · Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland

Died 5 Jan 1772 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Father Alexander Henderson

Mother Janet Douglas Dowglass

Spouse Alison Watson

Children George Henderson, James Scott Henderson, Jean Henderson, Margaret Henderson, Patrick Henderson

Siblings Jeremiah Alexander Henderson, Ninian Henderson, Robert Henderson, William Henderson

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Scotland, Select Marriages

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Henderson

Janet Douglas Dowglass

Spouse(s)

Alison Watson

Jane

Children

George Henderson

James Scott Henderson

Jean Henderson

Margaret Henderson

Patrick Henderson

Biography

In 1701, Alexander lII Henderson entered the world in Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland, born to alexander henderson and janet douglas dowglass. Alexander lII Henderson married alison watson, jane, and had children including george henderson, james scott henderson, jean henderson, margaret henderson, patrick henderson. Alexander lII Henderson passed away in 1772 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Marriage Records Scotland, Select Marriages

Life Timeline

1701

Birth of Alexander lII Henderson in Tranent, East Lothian, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

Birth

1701

Birth of Alexander lII Henderson in Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland

Birth

1772

Death of Alexander lII Henderson in Glasgow Anderston, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death

1772

Death of Alexander lII Henderson in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Henderson

This ancestor line traces from Raith Park, Fife, Scotland (1460) to Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland (1701) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Henderson (1701–1772) was born in Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.