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Alexander Douglas
« on: Tuesday 30 January 24 20:36 GMT (UK) »
Being at the point in my research when I'm hitting many brick walls one brick wall which I would love to solve involves Alexander Douglas . Alexander was born circa 1756 but I have no idea where. I do know that he was married in Carlisle Cathedral Dec 14th 1782 to Elizabeth McKay/ McKie. He died in Wigton Aug 8th 1824. His Daughter Elizabeth married John Askins in Wigton April 8th 1815. Thanks in advance for any help.

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Re: Alexander Douglas
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 30 January 24 22:49 GMT (UK) »
Have you tried Scotland? 

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Re: Alexander Douglas
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 31 January 24 08:28 GMT (UK) »
His first son was named John so possibly his fathers name.

There is also a John Douglas who married Jane Teleford 1786 baptising children at the same time/same area.

Also James Douglas who married Mary ? had two children in the 1780's - same area.

Are they related.

Have you found any wills for the family?

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Re: Alexander Douglas
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 31 January 24 08:37 GMT (UK) »
This won't get you any further, but still...

Monday 16 August 1824: Cumberland Pacquet, and Ware's Whitehaven Advertiser
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–DEATHS–
At Wigton, on Friday week, aged 68, Mr. Alexander Douglas. He was in the act of eating his dinner, when he fell back and instantly expired.

I think this must mean Friday August 6th. Is your date of the 8th a burial perhaps?
Boyd, Dove, Blakey, Burdon
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