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Alexander Wight 1789–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Apr 1789

Birth Location: Gilkerston, Saltoun, East Lothian, Scotland, UK

Death Date: 1853

Death Location: Auldean, Highland Scotland

Father: Alexander Wight

Mother: Agnes Skirving

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In 1789, Alexander Wight entered the world in Gilkerston, Saltoun, East Lothian, Scotland, UK, born to Alexander Wight And Agnes Skirving. Alexander Wight passed away in 1853 in Auldean, Highland Scotland.

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  • In 1789, Alexander Wight entered the world in Gilkerston, Saltoun, East Lothian, Scotland, UK, born to Alexander Wight And Agnes Skirving.
  • Alexander Wight passed away in 1853 in Auldean, Highland Scotland.

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Alexander Wight's Ancestors

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Alexander Wight
1789–1853
Birth Place: Gilkerston, Saltoun, East Lothian, Scotland, UK
Parents
Alexander Wight
1756–
Ormiston, East Lothian, Scotland
Agnes Skirving
1758–
Bolton, East Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Alexander Wight's Timeline

2 Records

1789
24 Apr 1789
Birth of Alexander Wight in Gilkerston, Saltoun, East Lothian, Scotland, UK
Gilkerston, Saltoun, East Lothian, Scotland, UK
1853
1853
Age 64
Death of Alexander Wight in Auldean, Highland Scotland
Auldean, Highland Scotland

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1789
    Event Place: Gilkerston, Saltoun, East Lothian, Scotland, UK

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Auldean, Highland Scotland

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