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William Alexander 1743 – 1816 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Dec 1743

Birth Location: Dundee, Angus, Scotland

Death Date: 10 Feb 1816

Death Location: Dundee, Angus, Scotland

Father: Alexander Alexander

Mother: Catharine Piper

Spouse(s): Helen Fife

Children(s): Lyon Alexander

Early life: William Alexander Sr. (Shoemaker) arrived in Dundee, Angus, Scotland in 1743, born to Alexander Alexander and Catharine Piper. Over time, William Alexander Sr. (Shoemaker) formed a family with Helen Fife, which included Lyon Alexander. William Alexander Sr. (Shoemaker) concluded life in Dundee, Angus, Scotland in 1816.

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Parents

Alexander Alexander
1716 – 1780
Birth Location: Craig By Montrose Scotland
AA
Catharine Piper
1725 – 1772
Birth Location: Beddington Berwick Sussex England
CP

Spouses(s)

Helen Fife
1744 – 1814
Birth Location: Dundee Angus Scotland
HF

Children(s)

Lyon Alexander
1784 – 1832
Birth Location: Dundee Angus Scotland
LA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 20 Dec 1743
    Event Place: Dundee, Angus, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 10 Feb 1816
    Event Place: Dundee, Angus, Scotland
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