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Alexander More 1740–1805 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jul 1740

Birth Location: Forres Burgh, Moray, Scotland

Death Date: December 1805

Death Location: South Gilboa, Schoharie County, New York, USA

Father: John More

Mother: Isabel Duncan

Spouse(s): Janet Macdonald, Janet McDonald

Children(s): Margery More, Elizabeth More, Jean More, Janet More, Christian More, mary More, Isabella More, John More, Margaret More, Christian More, Elizabeth More

In 1740, Alexander More entered the world in Forres Burgh, Moray, Scotland, born to John More And Isabel Duncan. Alexander More married Janet Macdonald, Janet Mcdonald, and had children including Christian More, Elizabeth More, Isabella More, Janet More, Jean More, John More, Margaret More, Margery More, Marjorie More, Mary More. Alexander More passed away in 1805 in South Gilboa, Schoharie County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1740, Alexander More entered the world in Forres Burgh, Moray, Scotland, born to John More And Isabel Duncan.
  • Alexander More married Janet Macdonald, Janet Mcdonald, and had children including Christian More, Elizabeth More, Isabella More, Janet More, Jean More, John More, Margaret More, Margery More, Marjorie More, Mary More.
  • Alexander More passed away in 1805 in South Gilboa, Schoharie County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander More's Ancestors

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Alexander More
1740–1805
Birth Place: Forres Burgh, Moray, Scotland
Parents
John More
1712–1790
Nairn, Nairnshire, Scotland
Isabel Duncan
1712–1767
Dyke, Moray, Scotland
Grandparents
Andrew MORE\Moir
1690–
Nairn, Nairnshire, , Scotland
Jean Hutcheon
1690–
Nairn, Nairnshire, Scotland
Alexander (Duncan) *
1683–1728
Dyke, Moray, , Scotland
Christian Torrie
1684–1795
Dyke, Moray, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
David Torrie
1660–
Isobel Angus
1660–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander More's Descendants

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Alexander More (30 Jul 1740–December 1805) m. Janet Macdonald (Abt 1747–betwn 1782-1790) m. Janet McDonald (Abt. 1760–betwn 1782-1790)
  1. 1. Margery More 1765–1841 m. Charles Daniel 1763–1805
    1. 1. Elizabeth\Betsy Daniel 1796–1822 m. George Wickes 1790–1841
      1. 1. Charles (Daniel) Wickes 1817–1894 m. Emeline (H) Gleason 1816–1902
        1. 1. Marietta (Ettie Carolina) Wickes 1852–1939 m. Harmon (E.) Bovee 1848–1910
        2. 2. Charley Wickes 1857–
        3. 3. Sila (G.) Wickes 1850–1919
        4. 4. Franklin (G.) Wickes 1862–1935
        5. 5. George (C.) Wickes 1842–1913
        6. 6. Nelson (G.) Wickes 1846–1906
        7. 7. William Wicks 1855–
        8. 8. Silas (G) Wicks 1850–
    2. 2. Margaret Daniel 1789–1805
    3. 3. Matthew Daniel 1791–1876
    4. 4. Elspeth Daniel 1793–1822
    5. 5. Alexander Daniel 1797–1851
    6. 6. Margery Daniel 1799–1864
    7. 7. Charles Daniel 1803–1849
    8. 8. Anna Daniel 1805–
    9. 9. Jane Daniel 1801–1845 m. Orrin (F) Peck 1802–1884
      1. 1. Jane Peck 1845–1927
      2. 2. Soloman Peck 1838–1918
      3. 3. Margery Peck 1839–1913
      4. 4. Ann (Eliza) Peck 1842–1925
  2. 2. Elizabeth More 1783–1867
  3. 3. Jean More 1774–
  4. 4. Janet More 1771–1819
  5. 5. Christian More 1778–
  6. 6. mary More 1785–
  7. 7. Isabella More 1769–
  8. 8. John More 1767–1818
  9. 9. Margaret More 1773–
  10. 10. Christian More 1778–
  11. 11. Elizabeth More 1781–1829

Alexander More's Timeline

4 Records

1740
31 July 1740
Birth of Alexander More in Forres Burgh, Moray, Scotland
Forres Burgh, Moray, Scotland
1740
30 Jul 1740
Birth of Alexander More in Forres Burgh, Moray, Scotland
Forres Burgh, Moray, Scotland
1805
December 1805
Age 65
Death of Alexander More in Roxbury, New York, USA
Roxbury, New York, USA
1805
27 Dec 1805
Age 65
Alexander More - Probate in Delaware, New York, USA
Delaware, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 July 1740
    Event Place: Forres Burgh, Moray, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1740
    Event Place: Forres Burgh, Moray, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1789
    Event Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Nova Scotia, Canada; Year: 1789; Page Number: 281

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: December 1805
    Event Place: Roxbury, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1797-1926; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Delaware County); Probate Place: Delaware, New York
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: South Gilboa, Schoharie County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1805
    Event Place: Delaware, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1797-1926; Author: New York. Surrogate's Court (Delaware County); Probate Place: Delaware, New York

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