Seeking Grandfather

[unknownmale]

Thanks once again, Silvery,

I have been in touch with all but one of these folks some have replied some not. Unfortunately the ones that have are 2nd cousins therefore have not to the best of my knowledge sought the info on alexander that I seek.

I am amazed at the help \i have received today onthis site.

regards,

unknownmale

[silvery]

You're very welcome, I'm sure everyone on this site is very pleased to try and help.   I'm useless compared .......

oh 'eck, another duff lead from me.   worth a try I suppose. 

[CaroleW]

So if I have this right CaroleW then all I need is his hat and shoe size ?

And it was all going so well but now I feel I've let you down as the enumerator has missed that bit!!!

[unknownmale]

Well CaroleW,

Hope you can sleep easy, after failing to furnish this information,

Silvery,

Any assistance however small it may seem is welcome and appreciated if people like yourselves don`t pass on th smippets you may find, others may not progress.

unknownmale
 

[CaroleW]

Can I possibly redeem myself with this info???

It looks like Alexander snr has found himself another wife.  I wonder if Annie Roth Smith was formerly Annie McLay the housekeeper in 1891

1901 census Albert Place Blantyre.  All the Smith children were b Blantyre

Alexander Smith 55  b Shotts coal pit labourer
Annie Roth Smith 35  wife b Coatbridge
John Smith 10  
Christina Smith 8  
Rosina Smith 7
Bella Smith 4  
Susan Smith 3 months  
plus the following boarders
William Addterston (as transcribed) 37  b England
William Hamilton 24 b Glasgow
James McLay 19  b Coatbridge
John M McLay 22  b Coatbridge
Blantyre; ED: 3A; Line: 8

[unknownmale]

How do you do it?

I don`t know this stuff, but a small bell is wrining in the back of my head regarding the name McLay, so I will review it.

thanks,

once again,

unknownmale

[apanderson]

If your Grandfather in buried in Denny Cemetery, unfortunately, there's no stone marking his grave.

There are 3 Alexander Smiths in buried Denny:

1. Alexander Smith died 31st July 1883 aged 60, husband of Margaret Green

2. Alexander Smith died 9th November 1943 aged 77, husband of Mary McLeod

3. Alexander Smith died 1st October 1965 aged 65, husband of Janet Forsyth

However, if you were to contact: http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/community/cemeteries_and_crematorium/cemeteries.aspx

They wound be able to tell you where he was buried if in one of the local Cemeteries. I think they may also be able to tell you if he was cremated. Camelon (or Falkirk) Crematorium is the only one in the district.

Be prepared for a wait though, they're not the quickest at getting back to you!!

Anne

[apanderson]

There are also 2 Alexander Smiths listed in the Denny & Dunipace Roll of Honour who survived the war. There is a third Alexander Smith, (obviously not your Grandfather ) but I thought I'd include him anyway

1. Alexander Smith, Pte., 1st Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, Service No: 9009, enlisted August 1914, residence: 56 Milton Row (Dunipace)

2. Alexander Smith, Pte., 13th Royal Scots, Service No: 16968, enlisted January 1915, residence: 57a Milton Row (Dunipace)

3. Alexander Paterson Smith, Pte. Dorset Regiment, Service No: 12766, enlisted January 1916, residence: 79a Milton Row (Dunipace)
This Alexander was killed in action 2nd January 1917 and is commemorated on Thiepval Memorial.

Anne

[unknownmale]

Hi,

I have Alexander Smith 13th. as service no. 16978 not 16968 this coud just be a typo or have I got it wrong? It could make a difference if I have a researcher look for his records.

How did you get the return from the war material ? I think the man from the 13th. is my grandfather. Have to go do you mind if I post again re this subject ?

regards,

unknownmale