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Alexander Thomson 1884 – 1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Feb 1884

Birth Location: Wemyss, Fife, Scotland

Death Date: 4 Aug 1963

Death Location: Garden City, Delta, Michigan

Father: William Thomson

Mother: Elizabeth Cook

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Thomson

Children(s): Margaret Thomson

The story of Alexander Thomson began in 1884 in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. In 1891, Alexander Thomson resided in Aberdour, Fife, Scotland. In 1901, Alexander Thomson resided in Beath, Fife, Scotland. Alexander Thomson married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Thomson, and had children including Margaret Archibald Thomson. Alexander Thomson passed away in 1963 in Garden City, Delta, Michigan.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Thomson began in 1884 in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland.
  • In 1891, Alexander Thomson resided in Aberdour, Fife, Scotland.
  • In 1901, Alexander Thomson resided in Beath, Fife, Scotland.
  • Alexander Thomson married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Thomson, and had children including Margaret Archibald Thomson.
  • Alexander Thomson passed away in 1963 in Garden City, Delta, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Thomson's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Thomson
1884 – 1963
Birth Place: Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
Parents
William Archibald Thomson
1856 – 1940
Donibristle Colliery, Aberdour, Fife, Scotland
Elizabeth ((Betsy) A) Cook
1860 – 1939
Crossgates, Dumferline, Fife, Scotland
Grandparents
Alexander Thomson
1828 – 1859
Dunfermline, Fife, , Scotland
Margaret Archibald
1825 – 1916
Inveresk, Midlothian, Scotland
David Cook
1821 – 1878
Dunfermline, Fife
Janet Hynd
1821 – 1912
Dunfermline, Fife, , Scotland,
Great-Grandparents
Archibald Thomson
1797 – 1850
Agnes Hynd
1808 – 1860
William Archibald
Violet Nasmyth
Archibald Cook
1832 –
Annie Stewart
1794 –
David Hynd
1779 – 1855
Euphemia Muir
1780 – 1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Thomson
1772 – 1820
Margaret Bowman
1771 – 1857
David Hynd
1779 – 1855
Euphemia Muir
1780 – 1855
Henry Archibald
1771 – 1848
Margaret King
1771 – 1847
William Naysmith
1763 – 1818
Violet
Archibald Cook
Christina Christie
1853 –
Robert Hynd
1742 – 1809
Agnes Simpson
1746 – 1796
William Muir
1749 – 1833
Janet Beveridge
1749 – 1850

Alexander Thomson's Descendants

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Alexander Thomson (5 Feb 1884 – 4 Aug 1963) m. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Thomson (10 May 1885 – 03 Jan 1950)
  1. 1. Margaret (Archibald) Thomson (4 Jul 1921 – 18 Aug 1994)

Alexander Thomson's Timeline

8 Records

1884
5 Feb 1884
Birth of Alexander Thomson in Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 7
Alexander Thomson resided here in Aberdour, Fife, Scotland
Aberdour, Fife, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 17
Alexander Thomson resided here in Beath, Fife, Scotland
Beath, Fife, Scotland
1930
1930
Age 46
Alexander Thomson resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Alexander Thomson resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 56
Alexander Thomson resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 67
Alexander Thomson resided here in Michigan
Michigan
1963
4 Aug 1963
Age 79
Death of Alexander Thomson in Garden City, Delta, Michigan
Garden City, Delta, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1884
    Event Place: Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Beath; ED: 8; Page: 14; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1901_131
    [2] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Aberdour; ED: 5; Page: 17; Line: 22; Roll: CSSCT1891_122
    [3] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Leith South; ED: 1; Page: 4; Line: 18; Roll: CSSCT1891_364
    [4] U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index Cards to Naturalization Petitions for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Detroit, 1907-1995; Microfilm Serial: M1917; Microfilm Roll:
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01869; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 84-978
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0525; FHL microfilm: 2340788
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023752; Draft Board: 03
    [9] New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, Year: 1909; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 19; Page Number: 134
    [10] Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 154; Film Description: 1920 Wayne
    [11] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931, National Archives at Chicago; Chicago, Illinois; ARC Title: Naturalization Petitions and Records, 1906 - 1991; NAI Number: 1137682; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21
    [13] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Aberdour, Fife, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Aberdour; ED: 5; Page: 17; Line: 22; Roll: CSSCT1891_122
    [2] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Leith South; ED: 1; Page: 4; Line: 18; Roll: CSSCT1891_364

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Beath, Fife, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Beath; ED: 8; Page: 14; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1901_131

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1906
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0525; FHL microfilm: 2340788
    [2] Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931, National Archives at Chicago; Chicago, Illinois; ARC Title: Naturalization Petitions and Records, 1906 - 1991; NAI Number: 1137682; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 May 1909
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, Year: 1909; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 19; Page Number: 134

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1921
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Federal Naturalization Records, 1887-1931, National Archives at Chicago; Chicago, Illinois; ARC Title: Naturalization Petitions and Records, 1906 - 1991; NAI Number: 1137682; Record Group Title: Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685-2009; Record Group Number: RG 21

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0525; FHL microfilm: 2340788

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01869; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 84-978

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01869; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 84-978

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Glasgow, Scotland
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, Year: 1909; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 19; Page Number: 134

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 154; Film Description: 1920 Wayne

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023752; Draft Board: 03

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957, Year: 1909; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 19; Page Number: 134

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S. Naturalization Records Indexes, 1794-1995, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Index Cards to Naturalization Petitions for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Detroit, 1907-1995; Microfilm Serial: M1917; Microfilm Roll:

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Winston
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Detroit Free Press; Publication Date: 6/ Aug/ 1963; Publication Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.3840119,0.3598746,0.4170972&

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1963
    Event Place: Garden City, Delta, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Detroit Free Press; Publication Date: 6/ Aug/ 1963; Publication Place: Detroit, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.3840119,0.3598746,0.4170972&

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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