Who was Alexander Simpson?

Alexander Simpson (1804–1875) was born in Shotts, Lanark, Scotland and died in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander Russell Simpson 1804–1875

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Born 28 MAY 1804 · Shotts, Lanark, Scotland

Died 5 Aug 1875 · Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Father Alexander Simpson

Mother Janet Russell

Spouse Ann Mccowan

Children Isabella C Simpson, Jane Eliz Simpson, Peter Simpson

Siblings Agnes Simpson, David Simpson, John Simpson, Kate Simpson, Margaret Simpson, Marion Simpson, Robert Simpson

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In 1804, Alexander Russell Simpson entered the world in Shotts, Lanark, Scotland, born to alexander simpson and janet russell. Alexander Russell Simpson married ann mccowan, and had children including isabella c simpson, jane eliz simpson, peter simpson. Alexander Russell Simpson passed away in 1875 in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

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Birth of Alexander Russell Simpson in Shotts, Lanark, Scotland

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Alexander Russell Simpson was baptized in, Shotts, Lanark, Scotland

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1875

Death of Alexander Russell Simpson in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland

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: Alexander Simpson (1804–1875) was born in Shotts, Lanark, Scotland and died in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland. 2 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, 2 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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