Alexander's of Scotland

[Banks2233]

As the young ones say, Blimey, where to start. It will be tomorrow now, way too late for me now. Than you William.
Jan

[rosie17]

Another baptism showing is this


Therefore wonder if this is the birth for Jean Fisher 11 Aug 1817 Glasgow. Parents Robert Fisher and Janet Aitken.

William

Spot on William death for Jane Alexander 1883 Helensburgh
Father Robert Fisher
Mother Janet Aitken
Rosie

Looks good William  ...Lots of information from every one to keep Jan going 

[Millmoor]

Thanks,Rosie. I can see a marriage in Glasgow 15 Oct 1798 of a Robert Fisher and Janet Aitken. Jean would appear to be the youngest of several children.

William

[rosie17]

Thanks,Rosie. I can see a marriage in Glasgow 15 Oct 1798 of a Robert Fisher and Janet Aitken. Jean would appear to be the youngest of several children.

William

Yes seen that marriage thought I had posted it 

[rosie17]

There is a possibility this is Robert and Janet on the 1841 census
Address Frederick Lane Glasgow
Robert Fisher age 60 occupation smith
Janet Fisher age 65
Eliza Fisher age 25
Sophia Fisher age 20
Janet Fisher age 15

And a Sophia Fisher married a Archibald  Browning Drysdale
19 April 1844
Glasgow

They were also in Helensburgh 1881 census

James Alexander and Jean Fraser had a son Archibald Bunning Drysdale Alexander born 1855 Glasgow

Rosie

[rosie17]

James Alexander oil merchant is mentioned on the probate record for Archibald Browning Drysdale
Died 12 September 1881 Ochil Bank Helensburgh

Rosie

[Millmoor]

I think you are correct about Sophia, Rosie. A public tree has a transcript of her death cert (died 21 Feb 1886 Parents Robert Fisher Deceased Blacksmith Jessie Fisher ms Aitken).

Noting the address of Robert Fisher in the 1841 census as Fredk Lane I wonder if he too left a will date 7 June 1848 "Robert Fisher,blacksmith,sometime residing in Frederick Lane of Glasgow,therafter in Holmstead Street,Glasgow". There are two documents, an inventory and a Trust Disposition and Deed of Settlement.

William

[Millmoor]

Glasgow Herald 3 May 1847 Deaths

At 12 Frederick Lane,on the 1st inst.,Janet Aitken wife of Mr Rob Fisher.

And from 16 July 1847

At 12 Frederick Lane, on the 14th inst.,after a few days illness, Elizabeth,daughter of Mr Robert Fisher, smith and bell hanger.

(Unable to see a death notice for Robert).

Also this marriage notice for Sophia Glasgow Herald 26 April 1844

At Glasgow,on the 19th inst.by the Rev.Dr King,Mr Archibald B Drysdale,merchant,to Sophia,fourth daughter of Mr Robert Fisher.

William

[Forfarian]

is there a way I can get the names without having to join up to yet another site???

Yes. Go to www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, register and invest in a few credits. Use some of these to view that 1874 marriage certificate, and it will tell you the full names of both sets of parents.

You cannot 'join' Scotland's People, and there is no subscription. It is all pay-per-view, and it is the only place where you can get original Scottish birth, marriage and death certificates, census records and wills.

See http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=714261.0