YourRoots Logo SIGN UP
banner

Got DNA tested?

Upload your data to unlock more DNA matches across Ancestry, 23andMe, and MyHeritage — totally FREE.

SIGN UP

Alexander Wood 1809 – 1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Apr 1809

Birth Location: South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 29 Mar 1861

Death Location: Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

Father: Alexander Wood

Mother: Isabel Haxton

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Paterson

Children(s): Elizabeth Wood

Early life: Alexander Wood arrived in South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland in 1809, born to Alexander Wood and Isabel Haxton. Over time, Alexander Wood formed a family with Elizabeth Paterson, which included Elizabeth Wood. Alexander Wood concluded life in Leith, Midlothian, Scotland in 1861.

Find more search results for Alexander Wood
AW

Family tree

Parents

Alexander Wood
1780 – 1822
Birth Location: Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
AW
Isabel Haxton
1787 –
Birth Location: Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
IH

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Paterson
1808 – 1847
Birth Location: Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland
EP

Children(s)

Elizabeth Wood
1836 – 1923
Birth Location: Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
EW

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 24 Apr 1809
    Event Place: South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 29 Mar 1861
    Event Place: Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Find more search results for Alexander Wood

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE