Elizabeth Wilson (nee Spence)

[*Sandra*]

Since the first born son was John - could that indicate the name of Alexander's father

Sandra

[themonkeymonkey]

I will check that out thanks

[themonkeymonkey]

If it says on the marriage record: Alexander Wilson, Boyndie.  Does that mean he was born there?  Thanks.

[Millmoor]

There are useful transcriptions of the marriage of Alexander and Elizabeth and the baptisms of  their children on Freereg.

I note that on the marriage record Elizabeth is said to be of Banff Parish and that in the census records her place of birth is given as Banff, Banffshire. The birth you have for her is in Keith parish- I, therefore, would ask the question: Have you found her death on Scotland's People to confirm or otherwise the names of her parents?

William

[Millmoor]

Further to the above using the free search on SP I note that there is a death for an Elizabeth Wilson and Elizabeth Spence in Peterhead in 1886 - age 67.

William

[themonkeymonkey]

I have not as yet found a death notice for her, thanks.

[themonkeymonkey]

Thank you, her son James lived in Peterhead, I will research that avenue, thanks.

[Millmoor]

There is this 1861 census in Peterhead, Wallace Street

Eliza Wilson Married 37 b Banff Ag Lab's wife
John Wilson 17 Printers ap b Banff
James Wilson 10 Scholar b Banff
Isobella Wilson 7 b Banff daughter

Eliza and James are also in Wallace Street in the 1871 and 1881 census. In both she is said to be married. This may be another reason for downloading her death cert from SP as it should indicate whether her husband was alive at the time of her death.

William

[themonkeymonkey]

Alexander was alive at time of her death I have just looked at death notice on SP but it gives her mums name as Isabella Hendry not Helen Jenkins as I have, I will see if I have gone wrong somewhere.  Thank you all for your help its much appreciated.