Alexander Manson1

M, #13669, b. circa 1848, d. Jul 8, 1900
Pedigree
Father*James Manson b. circa 1824, d. Aug 10, 1897
Mother*Barbara Ross b. circa 1826, d. Jan 13, 1890

Family 1

Janet Martin Miller b. circa 1851, d. May 16, 1871

Family 2

Jane Alexander Youngson b. Oct 22, 1856, d. Sep 29, 1917
Children

Chronological Events

Birth*circa 1848 Alexander Manson was born circa 1848 at Wick, Caithness, Scotland.1 
 He was the son of James Manson and Barbara Ross. 
Marriage*Mar 3, 1871 Alexander Manson married Janet Martin Miller, daughter of James Miller and Isabella Bain, on Mar 3, 1871 at Wick, Caithness, Scotland. 
Marriage*Dec 22, 1876 Alexander Manson married Jane Alexander Youngson, daughter of William Youngson and Mary Summers, on Dec 22, 1876 at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.1 
Occupation*1888 Alexander Manson was a seaman in the merchant service in 1888.1 
Occupation1900 He was a cooper/journeyman in 1900. 
Death*Jul 8, 1900 He died on Jul 8, 1900 at Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland.1 
Researcher's Note* 
Upon his first marriage in March 3, 1871, Alexander was 20 years old. He married Janet Martin Miller, who was also 20. At marriage, Alexander was a cooper. His parents were James Manson(a cooper) and Barbara Ross. Janet was a Domestic Worker. Her parents were James Miller (Ship Carpenter) and Catherine Bain.

He was a widower prior to his marriage to Jane.

In Birth Record for Alexander Manson, Parent Names/Frame No. are James Manson/Elisabeth Mowat FR 357. No image of record is available.

In the marriage record of Alexander Manson to Jane Alexander Youngson, his parents were James Manson and Barbara Ross. Alexander was 23 years of age, Jane was 20.

In 1881, Alexander (28 years old), Jane (age 24), and Alexander (8 mo.) lived at B1 Brook Lane, Peterhead, Aberdeen, Scotland. Alexander's occupation is listed as Seaman. (Source: FHL Film 0203464 GRO Ref Volume 232-1 EnumDist 5 Page 5. Ref. 140096)

The Death Record of Alexander Manson was signed by son, Alexander, as informant of house in which death occurred. Alexander died after 5 days of Influenza and 2 months of meningitis. He was 52 years old at death; therefore, he was born Abt. 1848. His parents are James Manson (a Cooper) and Margaret Ross. His wife is Jane Youngson.2
 

Citations

  1. [S771] Personal Knowledge - Valentine, Jack.
  2. [S740] Personal Knowledge - McKown, Malcolm K., online at e-mail address.

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