YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Alexander Neilson 1799–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Mar 1799

Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland

Death Date: 18 Dec 1855

Death Location: St Ninians, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Father: William Neilson

Mother: Jean Wright

Spouse(s): Martha Boyd

Children(s): James Neilson, William Neilson, Grace Neilson, Margaret Neilson, Hugh Nilson, John Neilson, Hugh Neilson, Agnes Neilson

In 1799, Alexander Neilson entered the world in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland, born to William Neilson And Jean Wright. In 1851, Alexander Neilson resided in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Alexander Neilson married Martha Boyd, and had children including Agnes Neilson, Grace Paterson Neilson, Hugh Neilson, Hugh Nilson, James Neilson, John Neilson, Margaret Neilson, William Neilson. Alexander Neilson passed away in 1855 in St Ninians, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

Find more search results for Alexander Neilson
AN

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1799, Alexander Neilson entered the world in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland, born to William Neilson And Jean Wright.
  • In 1851, Alexander Neilson resided in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • Alexander Neilson married Martha Boyd, and had children including Agnes Neilson, Grace Paterson Neilson, Hugh Neilson, Hugh Nilson, James Neilson, John Neilson, Margaret Neilson, William Neilson.
  • Alexander Neilson passed away in 1855 in St Ninians, Stirlingshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Neilson's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Neilson
1799–1855
Birth Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Parents
William Neilson
1773–
St Ninians, Stirlingshire, , Scotland
Jean Wright
1777–1855
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Alexander Neilson's Descendants

1.
AN
Alexander Neilson (10 Mar 1799–18 Dec 1855) m. Martha Boyd (7 Jun 1790–28 Apr 1874)
  1. 1. James Neilson 1814–1898
  2. 2. William Neilson 1818–1855
  3. 3. Grace (Paterson) Neilson 1824–1855
  4. 4. Margaret Neilson 1832–1908
  5. 5. Hugh Nilson 1829–1891
  6. 6. John Neilson 1827–1891
  7. 7. Hugh Neilson 1829–
  8. 8. Agnes Neilson 1842–

Alexander Neilson's Timeline

3 Records

1799
10 Mar 1799
Birth of Alexander Neilson in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
1851
1851
Age 52
Alexander Neilson resided here in Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1855
18 Dec 1855
Age 56
Death of Alexander Neilson in St Ninians, Stirlingshire, Scotland
St Ninians, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1799
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Old Monkland; ED: 14; Page: 9; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1851_171; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Old Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Old Monkland; ED: 14; Page: 9; Line: 6; Roll: CSSCT1851_171; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1855
    Event Place: St Ninians, Stirlingshire, Scotland

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE