Alexander Smith

M, #5635, b. before 19 March 1842, d. 26 June 1914
Pedigree
     Alexander Smith was born before 19 March 1842 at Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland.1 He was baptized on 19 March 1842 at Parish of Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland.2 He was the son of Alexander Smith and Mary Cowie. His family was known by the tee-name of "Currie".1 Alexander Smith was a fisherman. He married Margaret McKenzie at Parish of Rathven, Banffshire, Scotland, on 8 July 1864.3 He married Catherine Cowie at Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 19 October 1866.4,1 They was the informant for Catherine Ann Smith's birth at 36 Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 18 April 1885.5,1
He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census at 36 Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Alexander Smith, head; Mary Smith, wife (sic); Mary Smith, daughter; John Smith, son; David Smith, son; James Smith, son; George Smith, son; Catherine Smith, daughter; William Smith, son; Barbara Smith, daughter.6,7
He married Mary Cowie at Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 26 March 1908.1 Alexander died on 26 June 1914 at 36 Peterhythe, Portessie, Banffshire, Scotland.8,9 He was buried after 26 June 1914 at Buckie Cemetery, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland.9

Children of Alexander Smith and Catherine Cowie

Children of Alexander Smith and Mary Cowie

Citations

  1. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  2. [S4406] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Smith, male. Christening: 19 MAR 1842 Rathven, Banff, Scotland. Father: Alexr. Smith. Mother: Mary Cowie."
  3. [S4496] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Smith, male. Spouse: Margaret McKenzie. Marriage: 08 JUL 1864, Rathven, Banff, Scotland."
  4. [S4404] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Alexander Smith, male. Spouse: Catharine Cowie. Marriage: 19 OCT 1866, Rathven, Banff, Scotland."
  5. [S4424] Catherine Ann Smith, Register of Births in the District of Rathven in the County of Banff, "Catherine Ann Smith (Illegitimate), 1885, April Eighteenth 7h 0m P.M. at 36 Portessie, Rathven, Female. Father: Alexander Smith, Fisherman. Mother: Mary Cowie, House Keeper. Informant: Mary Cowie, Her X Mark, Mother, John Webster Registrar Witness, Alexander Smith, Father, Portessie. Registered: 1885, May 5th at Buckie, John Webster, Registrar."
  6. [S4507] 1891, Scottish Census, "Alexander Smith, head, married, male, age 45, born in Banffshire, Rathven, fisherman, working on own account, resident at 36 Portessie, has 3 rooms with one or more windows."
  7. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  8. [S4423] Alexander Smith, Register of Deaths in the District of Rathven in the County of Banff, "Alexander Smith, Fisherman, Married to Mary Cowie, died 1914, June Twenty Sixth 4h 0m A.M. at 36 Portessie, Buckie, Male, 72 years. Father: Alexander Smith Fisherman (deceased), Mother: Mary Smith M.S. Cowie (deceased). Cause of death: Pernicious anaemia 12 months, as certified by W.R. Duguid M.B. C.M. Informant: James Smith, Son. Registered: 1914, June 27 at Buckie, John Webster, Registrar."
  9. [S4421] Alexander Smith "Currie", Gravestone inscription data, "NM181721, Alexander "Currie" Smith, c. 1842 to 26 JUN 1914. Date of Birth : c. 1842. Spouse's Name : Mary Cowie. Headstone Ref : Bu684. Date of Death : 26 JUN 1914. Place of Death : 36 Peterhythe, Portessie, Buckie."