Alexander Cheyne

M, #269, b. 28 December 1849
Pedigree
     Alexander Cheyne was born illegitimate on 28 December 1849 at Brownhill, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1,2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of John Cheyne and Mary Duguid. Alexander Cheyne was baptized on 5 April 1851 at Brownhill, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. There are four entries in the Register of Baptisms in the Parish of Monquhitter which appear to record the same events. The consensus appears to be that Alexander Cheyne was born on 28 December 1849 to Mary Duguid and was baptised on 5 April 1851.1,2,3,4,5,6
He was listed as head of household's grandson in the 1861 census at Brownhill, Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Barber, head; Elizabeth Barber, wife; Alexander Cheyne, grandson; Mary Gray, boarder.7
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of Alexander Cheyne (b. c1650)
Chart (indented): Descendants of Alexander Cheyne (b. c1650)

Citations

  1. [S4070] Alexander Cheyne, OPR Baptism entry, "Cheyne (but v also p187) 1849 Alexander naturnal son of John Cheyne Faddenhill Parish of Fyvie by Ann Duguid an unmarried woman in Brownhill was born 28th Decr 1849 and was baptized April 5th 1851 before witnesses John Duguid Crofter Brownhill and Christian Ewerdine Housekeeper Manse of Monquhitter."
  2. [S4071] Alexander Cheyne, OPR Baptism entry, "Cheyne (but v also p185) 1849 Alexander naturnal son of John Cheyne Farm servant Faddenhill Parish of Fyvie by Mary Duguid an unmarried woman in Brownhill in this Parish was born December 28th 1849 and was baptized April 5th 1851 before witnesses Helen Simpson Wife of John Duguid Farmer Brownhill and Christian Ewerdine Housekeeper Manse of Monquhitter."
  3. [S4072] Alexander Cheyne, OPR Baptism entry, "Cheyne 1850 28th December 1850 Alexander was born illegitimate son of Mary Duguid and John Cheyne in Brownhill and baptized before witnesses Alexander and James Barber both there."
  4. [S4073] Alexander Cheyne, OPR Baptism entry, "Alexander, naturnal son of John Cheyne Farm Servant Faddenhill Parish of Fyvie by Mary Duguid an unmarried woman in Brownhill in this Parish was born Decr 28th 1849 and was baptised April 5th 1851 before Witnesses Helen Simpson Wife of John Duguid Farmer Brownhill and Christian Ewerdine Housekeeper Manse of Monquhitter."
  5. [S483] Jim Cheyne, Cheyne Family Genealogy Website, "Alexander Cheyne, b. 28 December 1849, #3402."
  6. [S190] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Cheyne, male. Birth: 28 Dec 1849. Christening: 05 Apr 1851 Monquhitter, Aberdeen, Scotland. Father: John Cheyne. Mother: Ann Duguid."
  7. [S4087] 1861, Scottish Census, "Alexander Cheyne, grandson, male, age 11, born in Aberdeenshire, Monquhitter, scholar, resident at Brownhill."