Alexander Bruce

M, #3962, b. circa 1849
     Alexander Bruce was born circa 1849 at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. He was the son of John Bruce and Helen Goodbrand.
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1851 census at 61 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Bruce, head; Helen Bruce, wife; Alexander Bruce, son.1

He was listed as head of household's son in the 1861 census at 27 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Bruce, head; Hellen Bruce, wife; George Bruce, son; Allexr Bruce, son; Margret Bruce, daughter; Christina Bruce, daughter; John Bruce, son.2
He married Ann Flett at Seafield Church, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 October 1870.3 Alexander Bruce was a fisherman.

Citations

  1. [S7445] 1851, Scottish Census, "Alexander Bruce, son, male, age 1, born in Banff, Portknockie, resident at 61 Portknockie."
  2. [S8429] 1861, Scottish Census, "Allexr Bruce, son, male, age 10, born in Banffshire, Rathven (Originally: Banffshire - Portknockie), scholar, resident at 27 Portknockie."
  3. [S3115] Alexander Bruce to Ann Flett, Statutory Register of Marriages in the District of Seafield in the County of Banff, "1870, On the Eighth day of October at Seafield Church, After Banns, according to the Forms of the Church of Scotland. Alexander Bruce, His X Mark, George Bruce Witness, David Flett Witness, Fisherman (Bachelor), 21 years, Usual Residence: Portknockie, Father: John Bruce, Ship Carpenter, Mother: Helen Bruce M.S. Goodbrand. Ann Flett, Her X Mark, George Bruce Witness, David Flett Witness, (Spinster), 19 years, Usual Residence: Findochty, Father: George Flett, Fisherman (Deceased), Mother: Ann Flett M.S Thain. Charles Gordon, Minister of Seafield. George Bruce Witness. George Mair Witness. Registered: 1870, October 11th at Farskane, Jas. Cumming Registrar."