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Alexander Rutherford 1855–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Nov 1855

Birth Location: Eckford,Roxburgh,Scotland

Death Date: Jan 1922

Death Location: Newbrough, Northumberland Unitary Authority, Northumberland, England

Father: James Rutherford

Mother: Agnes Rae

Spouse(s): Margaret Mather

Children(s): James Rutherford

The story of Alexander Rutherford began in 1855 in Eckford,Roxburgh,Scotland. In 1861, Alexander Rutherford resided in Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland. In 1871, Alexander Rutherford resided in Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland. Alexander Rutherford married Margaret Mather, and had children including James Rutherford. Alexander Rutherford passed away in 1922 in Newbrough, Northumberland Unitary Authority, Northumberland, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Rutherford began in 1855 in Eckford,Roxburgh,Scotland.
  • In 1861, Alexander Rutherford resided in Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
  • In 1871, Alexander Rutherford resided in Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland.
  • Alexander Rutherford married Margaret Mather, and had children including James Rutherford.
  • Alexander Rutherford passed away in 1922 in Newbrough, Northumberland Unitary Authority, Northumberland, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Rutherford
1818–
Birth Location: Yetholm, Roxburghshire
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Agnes Rae
1820–
Birth Location: Yetholm, Roxburghshire
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Mather
1865–1921
Birth Location: Bedlington, Northumberland, England
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Children(s)

James Rutherford
1885–
Birth Location: Newcastle
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Alexander Rutherford's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Rutherford
1855–1922
Birth Place: Eckford,Roxburgh,Scotland
Parents
James Rutherford
1818–
Yetholm, Roxburghshire
Agnes Rae
1820–
Yetholm, Roxburghshire
Grandparents
John Rutherford
1785–
Yelthom, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Christina
1782–
Linton, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Andrew Rae
1797–1872
Stichel, Roxburghshire
Janet Rutherford
1798–1891
Kelso, Roxburghshire
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Rutherford
1761–
Jean Rae
1756–
Robert Rae
1765–
Margaret Allen
1765–
John Rutherford
1765–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Rutherford
1733–
Janet Young
1734–
William Rea
1726–
Mary Oliver
1734–

Alexander Rutherford's Descendants

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Alexander Rutherford (19 Nov 1855–Jan 1922) m. Margaret Mather (14 Oct 1865–Jan 1921)
  1. 1. James Rutherford 1885– m. Elizabeth Etherington 1887–
    1. 1. Jean Rutherford 1924–2018 m. Alfred Sinclair 1923–1966

Alexander Rutherford's Timeline

9 Records

1855
19 Nov 1855
Birth of Alexander Rutherford in Eckford,Roxburgh,Scotland
Eckford,Roxburgh,Scotland
1861
1861
Age 6
Alexander Rutherford resided here in Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 16
Alexander Rutherford resided here in Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland
1878
October 1878
Age 23
Alexander Rutherford was married in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
1881
1881
Age 26
Alexander Rutherford resided here in Newcastle on Tyne All Sts, Northumberland, England
Newcastle on Tyne All Sts, Northumberland, England
1891
1891
Age 36
Alexander Rutherford resided here in All Saints, Northumberland, England
All Saints, Northumberland, England
1901
1901
Age 46
Alexander Rutherford resided here in All Saints, Northumberland, England
All Saints, Northumberland, England
1911
1911
Age 56
Alexander Rutherford resided here in Jesmond, Northumberland, England
Jesmond, Northumberland, England
1922
Jan 1922
Age 67
Death of Alexander Rutherford in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1855
    Event Place: Eckford,Roxburgh,Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Scotland Census
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census
    [3] 1911 England Census
    [4] 1891 England Census
    [5] 1881 England Census
    [6] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
    [7] 1901 England Census
    [8] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: October 1878
    Event Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Eckford, Roxburghshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Newcastle on Tyne All Sts, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: All Saints, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: All Saints, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Jesmond, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1922
    Event Place: Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newbrough, Northumberland Unitary Authority, Northumberland, England
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