Alexander Campbell Sutherland

M, #7245, b. 17 April 1884
     Alexander Campbell Sutherland was born illegitimate on 17 April 1884 at 138 Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2,3 He was the son of Jane Sutherland.
He was listed as head of household's grandson in the 1891 census at 128 Back Street, Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: Barbara T. Sutherland, head; Alexander Campbell Sutherland, grand son; Ann McKenzie Sutherland, grand daughter.4,2
Alexander Campbell Sutherland was adopted by John Flett. Alexander Campbell Sutherland was a fisherman.
He was listed as head of household's adopted son in the 1901 census at 6 Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Flett, head; Isa Sutherland Flett, wife; Alexr C. Sutherland, adopted son; Helen Ann McPherson, adopted daughter.5
He was a witness at James Legg Slater and Ann McKenzie Sutherland's wedding at Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland, on 22 September 1905.6,7 He married Helen Jane Mair at Findochty, Banffshire, Scotland, on 29 March 1907.3

Citations

  1. [S6125] Alexander Campbell Sutherland, Register of Births in the District of Rathven in the County of Banff, "Twin Alexander Campbell Sutherland, Illegitimate, 1884, April Seventeenth 3h 0m A.M. at 138 Findochty, Rathven, Male. Mother: Jane Sutherland, Fisherman's Daughter. Informant: Jane Sutherland, Her X Mark, Mother, John Webster Registrar Witness. Registered: 1884, May 27th at Buckie, John Webster, Registrar."
  2. [S940] Carolyn Hatt, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Carolyn Hatt of Broadstairs, England.
  3. [S1054] Dr Guy D Sutherland-Barnicoat, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Dr Guy Barnicoat of Commerce Township, Michigan, USA.
  4. [S6127] 1891, Scottish Census, "Alexander Campbell Sutherland, grand son, male, age 6, born in Banffshire, Findochty, scholar, resident at 128 Back Street, Findochty."
  5. [S6128] 1901, Scottish Census, "Alexr. C. Sutherland, adopted son, single, male, age 16, born in Banffshire, Rathven, fisherman, own account, resident at 6 Findochty."
  6. [S3466] James L. Slater to Annie M. Sutherland, Marriage entry, "1905 on the Twenty Second day of September at Portknockie, Seafield (Rathven). After Banns, According to the Forms of the United Free Church of Scotland. James L. Slater, Joiner (Bachelor), age 22, usual residence Rock House, Portknockie, parents David Slater Master Joiner and Margaret Slater M.S. Legge. Annie M. Sutherland, Domestic Servant (Spinster), age 21, usual residence 129 Portknockie, parents Alexander McKenzie Fisherman (Deceased) and Jane Sutherland (Deceased). Peter Brown, U.F. Minister. Alex. C. Sutherland Witness. David Slater Witness. Registered 1905 September 25th at Manse of Seafield, James McIntyre Registrar."
  7. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.