Alexander Findlay

M, #3372, b. 16 October 1873
Pedigree
     Alexander Findlay was born on 16 October 1873 at Seatown, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of James Findlay and Margaret Gardiner. His family was known by the tee-name of "Dockar".3 Alexander Findlay was also known as "Sannie Dockar."3 Alexander Findlay was a fisherman. He married Catherine Findlay at Zion Chapel, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 1 December 1899.4,5 He was the informant for James Findlay's birth at 10 Victoria Street, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland, on 7 December 1916.6,5
He was listed as head of household in the 1921 census at 10 Victoria Street, Cullen, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Findlay, head; Catherine Findlay, wife; Margaret Findlay, daughter; Alexander Findlay, son; William J. Findlay, son; Catherine Findlay, daughter; James Findlay, son.7,5

Children of Alexander Findlay and Catherine Findlay

Citations

  1. [S2692] LDS Church, International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Findlay, male. Birth: 16 OCT 1873 Cullen, Banff, Scotland. Father: James Findlay. Mother: Margaret Gardiner."
  2. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  3. [S2637] Yvonne Cowie, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Yvonne Cowie of Portknockie, Scotland.
  4. [S2691] Alex Findlay to Catherine Findlay, Marriage entry, "1899 on the First day of December at Zion Chapel, Cullen. After Banns, According to the Forms of the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland. Alex Findlay, Fisherman (Bachelor), age 26, usual residence 127 Seatown Cullen, parents James Findlay, Fisherman and Margaret Findlay M.S. Gardiner. Catherine Findlay, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 25, usual residence 33 Seatown Cullen, parents William Findlay, Fisherman and Margaret Findlay M.S. Mair. W.H. Stonebridge. William Findlay Witness. Mary Findlay Witness. Registered 1899 December 4th at Cullen, John G. Dunbar Registrar."
  5. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  6. [S9579] James Findlay, Register of Births in the Burgh of Cullen in the County of Banff, "James Findlay, 1916, December Seventh 5m 0m P.M. at 10 Victoria Street, Cullen, Male. Father: Alexander Findlay, Fisherman. Mother: Catherine Findlay M.S. Findlay, married 1899 December 1st in Cullen. Informant: Alexander Findlay, Father. Registered: 1916, December 18th at Cullen, John G. Dunbar, Registrar."
  7. [S10127] 1921, Scottish Census, "Alexander Findlay, head, age 47 years 8 months, male, married, born in Banff, Cullen, personal occupation: Fisherman, employment status: Out of Work, employment: James Findlay S/D Enzie, Cullen, dependent children: 4, ages: 4, 8, 11, 13, houses: 4 rooms 7 persons, holdings: 4 rooms 7 persons, resident at 10 Victoria Street."