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Alexander Simpson 1840–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 December 1840

Birth Location: Hardwick, Banffshire, Scotland

Death Date: 18 April 1878

Death Location: Yondertown, Keith, Morayshire, Scotland

Father: John Simpson

Mother: Isobel Elder

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Cruickshank

Children(s): Elizabeth Simpson, Margaret Simpson

In 1840, Alexander Simpson entered the world in Hardwick, Banffshire, Scotland, born to John Alexander Simpson And Isobel Largue Or Elder. Alexander Simpson married Elizabeth Betty Cruickshank, and had children including Elizabeth Eliza Simpson, Margaret Simpson. Alexander Simpson passed away in 1878 in Yondertown, Keith, Morayshire, Scotland.

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Biography

  • In 1840, Alexander Simpson entered the world in Hardwick, Banffshire, Scotland, born to John Alexander Simpson And Isobel Largue Or Elder.
  • Alexander Simpson married Elizabeth Betty Cruickshank, and had children including Elizabeth Eliza Simpson, Margaret Simpson.
  • Alexander Simpson passed away in 1878 in Yondertown, Keith, Morayshire, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Simpson
1815–1885
Birth Location: Rothiemay, Banffshire, Scotland
JS
Isobel Elder
1814–1899
Birth Location: Forgue, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
IE

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Cruickshank
1839–1886
Birth Location: Pachals, Botriphnie, Banffshire, Scotland
EC

Children(s)

Elizabeth Simpson
1869–
Birth Location: Keith, Morayshire, Scotland
ES
Margaret Simpson
1865–1946
Birth Location: Newmill, Keith, Morayshire, Scotland
MS

Alexander Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Simpson
1840–1878
Birth Place: Hardwick, Banffshire, Scotland
Parents
John Alexander Simpson
1815–1885
Rothiemay, Banffshire, Scotland
Isobel (Largue or) Elder
1814–1899
Forgue, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Anne Alexander
1778–
William Largue
1771–1859
Inverkeithny, Banffshire, Scotland
Elspet Gray
1782–1877
Gartly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Largue
1733–1793
Helen Reidfoord
1744–1828
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Largue
1702–1771
Christan Davidson
1696–1762
George Reidford
1712–1787
Barbara Moorson
1717–1795

Alexander Simpson's Descendants

1.
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Alexander Simpson (18 December 1840–18 April 1878) m. Elizabeth ('Betty') Cruickshank (12 March 1839–16 April 1886)
  1. 1. Elizabeth ("Eliza") Simpson 1869–
  2. 2. Margaret Simpson 1865–1946 m. John Stables 1852–1925
    1. 1. Mary Stables 1896–1910
    2. 2. John (Cruickshank) Stables 1888–1915
    3. 3. George Stables 1892–1935
    4. 4. Helen Stables 1898–1974
    5. 5. Jessie Stables 1902–1976 m. Harrison Reith 1905–1981
      1. 1. Edna Reith 1942–2024
      2. 2. Margaret (Elizabeth) Reith 1940–2007
    6. 6. Ann Stables 1900–1900
    7. 7. Alexander Stables 1899–1948 m. Catherine Innes 1902–1982
      1. 1. Catherine (Margaret Stables) Keith 1924–2004 m. Gordon Milne 1920–1994
    8. 8. William Stables 1906–1985 m. Lizzie Paterson 1909–1998
    9. 9. Margaret (I.) Stables 1890–1964 m. Richard (Alexander) Valentine 1885–1969
      1. 1. Margaret (Low) Valentine 1919–1973
      2. 2. John (Stables) Valentine 1924–1984 m. Elizabeth (J 'Betty') Haldane 1925–2013
      3. 3. Richard ('Dick' Alexander) Valentine 1921–1972 m. Hellen Buchan 1920–2017
    10. 10. Elizabeth (Jane) Stables 1894–1970 m. Reginald (F) Day 1904–1987
    11. 11. John (Forbes) Stables 1879–1965 m. Elizabeth (Riach (Lizzie)) JESSIMAN 1896–1982
      1. 1. Georgina (Mary) Stables 1924–1942
      2. 2. Alexander (Anderson) Stables 1915–2003 m. Sheila (Dorothy) BARRS 1922–1999
      3. 3. Elizabeth (Riach) Stables 1917–1986 m. John Munro 1901–1988
      4. 4. Isabella (Raffan) Stables 1919–2005 m. Charles (Fredrick) Neale 1914–1989

Alexander Simpson's Timeline

10 Records

1840
18 December 1840
Birth of Alexander Simpson in Remoir, Marnoch, Banffshire, Scotland
Remoir, Marnoch, Banffshire, Scotland
1840
18 December 1840
Birth of Alexander Simpson in Hardwick, Banffshire
Hardwick, Banffshire
1840
18 December 1840
Birth of Alexander Simpson in Hardwick, Banffshire, Scotland
Hardwick, Banffshire, Scotland
1840
28 Dec 1840
Alexander Simpson was baptized in Remoir, Marnoch, Banffshire, Scotland
Remoir, Marnoch, Banffshire, Scotland
1841
1841
Age 1
Alexander Simpson resided here in Remoir, Marnoch, Banffshire, Scotland
Remoir, Marnoch, Banffshire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 11
Alexander Simpson resided here in Raemoir, Marnock, Banffshire, Scotland
Raemoir, Marnock, Banffshire, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 21
Alexander Simpson resided here in Whtisouttie, Banff Landward, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland
Whtisouttie, Banff Landward, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 31
Alexander Simpson resided here in Hill Street, Keith, Morayshire, Scotland
Hill Street, Keith, Morayshire, Scotland
1878
18 April 1878
Age 38
Death of Alexander Simpson in Yondertown, Keith, Morayshire, Scotland
Yondertown, Keith, Morayshire, Scotland
1885
before 25 December 1885
Age 45
Alexander Simpson was employed
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 December 1840
    Event Place: Remoir, Marnoch, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Marnoch; ED: 2; Page: 1; Line: 1580; Year: 1841
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Keith; ED: 5; Page: 22; Line: 12; Roll: CSSCT1871_29
    [3] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 December 1840
    Event Place: Hardwick, Banffshire

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 December 1840
    Event Place: Hardwick, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Keith; ED: 5; Page: 22; Line: 12; Roll: CSSCT1871_29

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1840
    Event Place: Remoir, Marnoch, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Remoir, Marnoch, Banffshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census, Parish: Marnoch; ED: 2; Page: 1; Line: 1580; Year: 1841

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Raemoir, Marnock, Banffshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Whtisouttie, Banff Landward, Banff, Banffshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Hill Street, Keith, Morayshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Keith; ED: 5; Page: 22; Line: 12; Roll: CSSCT1871_29
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Keith; ED: 5; Page: 22; Line: 12; Roll: CSSCT1871_29

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: before 25 December 1885

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 April 1878
    Event Place: Yondertown, Keith, Morayshire, Scotland
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