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Alexander Sutherland 1747–1847 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Jun 1747

Birth Location: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 10 Mar 1847

Death Location: Johnson Settlement, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada

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Spouse(s): Margaret Merrill

Children(s): Janet Sutherland

The story of Alexander Sutherland began in 1747 in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. In 1841, Alexander Sutherland resided in Clyne, Sutherland, Scotland. Alexander Sutherland married Margaret Merrill, and had children including Janet Jessie Sutherland. Alexander Sutherland passed away in 1847 in Johnson Settlement, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Sutherland began in 1747 in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • In 1841, Alexander Sutherland resided in Clyne, Sutherland, Scotland.
  • Alexander Sutherland married Margaret Merrill, and had children including Janet Jessie Sutherland.
  • Alexander Sutherland passed away in 1847 in Johnson Settlement, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Alexander Sutherland's Ancestors

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Alexander Sutherland
1747–1847
Birth Place: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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Alexander Sutherland's Descendants

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Alexander Sutherland (02 Jun 1747–10 Mar 1847) m. Margaret Merrill (1760–13 Jul 1856)
  1. 1. Janet (Jessie) Sutherland 1797–1885 m. Michael Dyer 1797–1838
    1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Dyer 1826–1918 m. John Boyd 1826–1910
      1. 1. Sarah (Jane "Jessie") Boyd 1860–1966 m. Ernest (F) McClaskey 1856–1938
        1. 1. Miles (Everett) McLaskey 1879–1949 m. Clara Cail 1889–
        2. 2. Mitton (D Mc) Claskey 1882–
        3. 3. Ethel (M Mc) Claskey 1884–
        4. 4. Della (M Mc) Claskey 1886–
        5. 5. Cora (M Mc) Claskey 1888–

Alexander Sutherland's Timeline

3 Records

1747
02 Jun 1747
Birth of Alexander Sutherland in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1841
1841
Age 94
Alexander Sutherland resided here in Clyne, Sutherland, Scotland
Clyne, Sutherland, Scotland
1847
10 Mar 1847
Age 100
Death of Alexander Sutherland in Elmsville, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada
Elmsville, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Jun 1747
    Event Place: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 Scotland Census
    [2] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [3] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Clyne, Sutherland, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1847
    Event Place: Elmsville, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Johnson Settlement, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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