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Aberdeenshire / SMITH, Rev. Alexander (b. 1811) -- seeking info on ancestors of
« on: Monday 18 April 05 04:28 BST (UK) »
Am seeking ancestors of Rev. Alexander Smith b. 1811 in Aberdeen, d. 06-Sept-1886. He was married to Clementina Cobban (b. 1813 d. ?), also of Aberdeen, daughter of James Cobban and Christian Paul. Alexander Smith is my paternal GGGF. I have a long ancestry for the Cobbans but have hit a brick wall with the ancestors of Alexander Smith.
Rev. Alexander Smith received his M.A. from the University of Aberdeen and in 1842, after a short period as assistant to Rev. Lindsay at Inverarie, he moved to the Orkney Islands. A church at Rendall becoming vacant at around that time, he was elected minister and continued there until 1870 when he was transferred to Kirkwall. In early 1886 when he became paralysed and was confined to his house. At the time of his death he was survived by four sons and five daughters, with two daughters and two sons having pre-deceased him.
I have limited information on his children (mostly just birth dates) and would appreciate any assistance also with their other details. My line comes through George b. 26 Jun 1846 who moved to Australia via Fiji and d. in 1933 in Chatswood, N.S.W. I believe the other children were Connie, James, Margaret, Mary, Hannah, Ebenezer, Clementina, Frances, Charles and one unknown male. All were born in the Orkney Islands.
With thanks in advance for any assistance.
David G Smith
Tasmania, Australia
Rev. Alexander Smith received his M.A. from the University of Aberdeen and in 1842, after a short period as assistant to Rev. Lindsay at Inverarie, he moved to the Orkney Islands. A church at Rendall becoming vacant at around that time, he was elected minister and continued there until 1870 when he was transferred to Kirkwall. In early 1886 when he became paralysed and was confined to his house. At the time of his death he was survived by four sons and five daughters, with two daughters and two sons having pre-deceased him.
I have limited information on his children (mostly just birth dates) and would appreciate any assistance also with their other details. My line comes through George b. 26 Jun 1846 who moved to Australia via Fiji and d. in 1933 in Chatswood, N.S.W. I believe the other children were Connie, James, Margaret, Mary, Hannah, Ebenezer, Clementina, Frances, Charles and one unknown male. All were born in the Orkney Islands.
With thanks in advance for any assistance.
David G Smith
Tasmania, Australia