Who was Alexander Small?

Alexander Small (1926–1974) was born in Plympton, Devon, England and died in Newton Abbot, Devon, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Alexander Small 1926–1974

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Aug 1926 · Plympton, Devon, England

Died 20 Jul 1974 · Newton Abbot, Devon, England

Father Moses Small

Mother Caroline Penfold

Spouse Louise Orchard

Children Elizabeth Small

Siblings Jenty Small, May Caroline Small, Moses Small, Rupert Small

Records

England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, National Probate … England & Wales, Marriage Index

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Biography

In 1926, Alexander Small entered the world in Plympton, Devon, England, born to moses small and caroline penfold. Alexander Small married louise orchard, and had children including elizabeth small. Alexander Small passed away in 1974 in Newton Abbot, Devon, England.

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Birth Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007
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Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005
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Probate/Wills England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Marriage Index

Life Timeline

1926

Birth of Alexander Small in Plympton, Devon, England

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1974

Death of Alexander Small in Newton Abbot, Devon, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Small

This ancestor line traces from Staplehurst, Kent, England (1495) to Plympton, Devon, England (1926) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Small (1926–1974) was born in Plympton, Devon, England and died in Newton Abbot, Devon, England. 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 16 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Alexander Small PTP

1926–1974

Plympton, Devon, England