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Alexander Russell

Alexander Russell

Male 1884 - 1971  (86 years)

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  1. 1.  Alexander Russell was born on 20 Oct 1884 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (son of Alexander Russell and Isabella Russell); died on 11 Mar 1971 in St Michaels Hospital, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 663E9CCF197F45A587EB6895D2C1D276DBD0
    • Residence: 1891, Entryfoot, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1901; colliery pithead labourer
    • Residence: 1901, Entryfoot, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 6 Apr 1917; Washer Engineman at Colliery
    • Residence: 6 Apr 1917, Entryfoot, Blackridge, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 18 Apr 1920; colliery worker, engineman
    • Residence: 18 Apr 1920, Entryfoot, Blackridge, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 23 Feb 1929, Entryfoot, Blackridge, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 13 Oct 1946, 21 Harthill Road, West Craigs, Blackridge. Lanarkshire, Scotland
    • Occupation: 11 Mar 1971; Washer Engineman Colliery (Retired)
    • Residence: 11 Mar 1971, 38 Fountainpark Crest, Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Alexandxer was a witness at wedding of his brother Robert in 1929.
    Alexander was the informant on the death of his brother, Robert Russell, in 1946
    Informant on the death of Alexander was his son, Alexander Russell

    Alexander married Elizabeth Robertson Miller on 6 Apr 1917 in Southview, Bellsdyke Road, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of William Miller and Margaret Currie) was born on 3 Feb 1890 in 70 Flowerhill Street, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland; was buried in 1979 in Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Notes:

    Married:
    Witnesses at the wedding of Alexander Russell and ELiza R Miller were Hugh Sherlock and Lizze R Clark.

    Children:
    1. Living

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alexander Russell was born on 24 Nov 1852 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 2 Jan 1853 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland (son of Thomas Wallace Russell and Margaret Aitken); died on 19 Aug 1901 in Entryfoot, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: C8EAF889AB6840D9927B9222A80A36444CC9
    • Residence: 1861, Bella Mount, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1871; labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Gateshields, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 26 Nov 1875; ploughman
    • Residence: 26 Nov 1875, Gateshields, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1881; railway surfaceman
    • Residence: 1881, Entryfoot, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 9 Jun 1886; railway surfaceman
    • Occupation: 1891; railway surfaceman
    • Residence: 1891, Entryfoot, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 16 Mar 1892; Railway Labourer
    • Residence: 19 Aug 1901, Entryfoot, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 6 Apr 1917; Railway Surfaceman (deceased)
    • Occupation: 23 Feb 1929; Railway surfaceman (deceased)
    • Occupation: 13 Oct 1946; Railway Surfaceman (deceased)
    • Occupation: 11 Mar 1971; Railway Surfaceman (deceased)

    Notes:

    Name: Alexander Russell
    Gender: Male
    Birth Date: 24 Nov 1852
    Birth Place: Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    Baptism Place: Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    Father: Thomas Russell
    Mother: Margaret Aitken
    FHL Film Number: 1066612
    Reference ID: - 2:17GPF7J

    The informant on the death of Alexander Russell was his brother, Thomas

    Alexander married Isabella Russell on 26 Nov 1875 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. Isabella (daughter of Robert Russell and Isabella Meikle) was born in 1842 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Isabella Russell was born in 1842 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland (daughter of Robert Russell and Isabella Meikle); and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 551B4260FC59433A8316E37EB8466E8ED842
    • Residence: 1851, 25 John St Lane, Calton, Lanarkshire, England
    • Residence: 26 Nov 1875, Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, Entryfoot, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Entryfoot, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1901, Entryfoot, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland

    Children:
    1. Robert Russell was born in 1878 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 13 Oct 1946 in 36 Miller Crescent, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
    2. Thomas Russell was born in 1880 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    3. Isabella Russell was born on 13 Sep 1881 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 16 Mar 1892 in Entryfoot, Torphicen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. Margaret Russell was born on 7 Feb 1883 in Entryfoot, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 9 Mar 1945 in Bassendean, Western Australia, Australia; was buried on 11 Mar 1945 in Karrakatta Cemetery & Crematorium, Perth, Australia.
    5. 1. Alexander Russell was born on 20 Oct 1884 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 11 Mar 1971 in St Michaels Hospital, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
    6. Mary Russell was born on 9 Jun 1886 in Entryfoot, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 12 Jan 1976 in Belmont, Western Australia, Australie; was buried on 14 Jan 1976 in Guildford Cemetery, Guildford, Western Australia, Australia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Thomas Wallace Russell was born in 1805 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 24 Mar 1805 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland (son of James Russell and Isabella Arthur); died on 6 Jul 1896 in Cathlaw Gatehouse, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 78B4BA11EFE94D8AAAE16D8A59AD08588EB2
    • Occupation: 1 Nov 1829; Limeburner
    • Occupation: 1841; Ag Lab
    • Residence: 1841, Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1851; Farmer of 30 Acers and agricultural labourer
    • Residence: 1851, Belmont, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1861; Farmer Of 30 Acres
    • Residence: 1861, Bella Mount, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1871; lime merchant
    • Residence: 1871, Gateshields, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 21 Apr 1879; Farmer
    • Residence: 21 Apr 1879, Gateshields Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1881; Farmer 45 Acres Arable 1 Man
    • Residence: 1881, Gateshields, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Cathlaw Lodge, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 6 Jul 1896; limeburner (retired)
    • Residence: 6 Jul 1896, Cathlaw Gatehouse, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    The informant on the death of Thomas W Russel was his son Thomas

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 29 Dec 2012.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Residence ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 29 Dec 2012.
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    Thomas married Margaret Aitken on 1 Nov 1829 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. Margaret (daughter of John Aitken and Elizabeth Donaldson) was born on 9 Oct 1808 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 23 Oct 1808 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 21 Apr 1879 in Gateshields Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Margaret Aitken was born on 9 Oct 1808 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 23 Oct 1808 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of John Aitken and Elizabeth Donaldson); died on 21 Apr 1879 in Gateshields Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 14B68DD2859C410DBAD59E7496EC8383C179
    • Residence: 1841, Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1851, Belmont, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1861, Bella Mount, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1871, Gateshields, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    The Scottish Church Records state that "the Minister married Margaret Aitken of Linlithgow, 1 Nov 1829, cost 2/6."

    Informant on the deqth of Margaret Aitken was her son, Thomas Russell

    ------ From Source Attached To: Death ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 29 Dec 2012.
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    Children:
    1. James Russell was born on 21 Oct 1830 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 14 Nov 1830 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 14 May 1925 in Hampden Cottage, Carlops, Peebleshire, Scotland.
    2. John Russell was born on 27 Apr 1833 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 12 May 1833 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    3. Elizabeth Russell was born on 9 May 1835 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 16 Nov 1912 in East Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1912 in Bathgate Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. Isabella Russell was born on 21 May 1837 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 21 May 1837 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 6 Nov 1898 in Guildhall Fever Hospital, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland.
    5. Agnes Russell was born on 21 Jun 1839 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 1 Oct 1874 in Gateshields Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    6. William Russell was born on 12 Apr 1843 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 31 Aug 1911 in 55 Cambridge Street, Guelph City, Wellington South, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1911 in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Guelph, Wellington County, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Thomas Wallace Russell was born on 2 Jun 1845 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 6 Jul 1845 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 15 Aug 1920 in Trafalgar Villa, Fairslacks, West Linton, Scotland.
    8. Margaret Russell was born on 14 Aug 1848 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened in in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    9. 2. Alexander Russell was born on 24 Nov 1852 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 2 Jan 1853 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 19 Aug 1901 in Entryfoot, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.

  3. 6.  Robert Russell and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 552C348576B84106A199051BCF65C53A3CB8
    • Occupation: 1851; overseer of spinners
    • Residence: 1851, 25 John St Lane, Calton, Lanarkshire, England

    Robert married Isabella Meikle. Isabella and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Isabella Meikle and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: F62F599572C54229AF6975DE9A2947D4FE14
    • Residence: 1851, 25 John St Lane, Calton, Lanarkshire, England

    Children:
    1. 3. Isabella Russell was born in 1842 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James Russell was born in 1770 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (son of WIlliam Russell and Mary Ferguson); died on 13 Jul 1850 in Cathlawhill, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Jul 1850 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 40F2BA227E45477B9DEB35BB1F65883B523C
    • Occupation: 6 Jun 1841; farmer
    • Residence: 6 Jun 1841, Cathlaw Hill, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 17 May 1857; farmer (deceased)
    • Occupation: 21 Jun 1877; farmer (deceased)
    • Occupation: 13 Apr 1884; farmer (deceased)
    • Occupation: 6 Jul 1896; farmer (deceased)

    Notes:

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 7 Feb 2015.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 4 Apr 2015.
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    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 3 May 2015.
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    James married Isabella Arthur in 1791 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. Isabella (daughter of James Arthur and Elizabeth Whyte) was born on 4 Jul 1770 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 15 Jul 1770 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 24 Apr 1854 in Hilderston Hill, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1854. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Isabella Arthur was born on 4 Jul 1770 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 15 Jul 1770 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of James Arthur and Elizabeth Whyte); died on 24 Apr 1854 in Hilderston Hill, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1854.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 9102038C23F8426A86200016671C5142BB60
    • Residence: 6 Jun 1841, Cathlaw Hill, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 30 Mar 1851, Cathlaw Hill, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland

    Children:
    1. James Russell was born in 1792 in West Lothian, Scotland; died before 1796.
    2. Elizabeth Russell was born in 1795 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 27 Jul 1795 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 13 Apr 1884 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.
    3. James Russell was born in 1796 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 20 May 1842 in West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in May 1842 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. William Russell was born in 1798 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 11 May 1835 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in May 1835 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    5. John Russell was born on 29 Mar 1801 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 10 Dec 1859 in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1859 in Torphichen Preceptory, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    6. Alexander Russell was born in 1803 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 24 Apr 1803 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 13 Nov 1836 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1836 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    7. 4. Thomas Wallace Russell was born in 1805 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 24 Mar 1805 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 6 Jul 1896 in Cathlaw Gatehouse, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    8. Agnes Russell was born on 19 May 1807 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 7 Jun 1807 in Hilderston Hill, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 15 Feb 1896 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Kirkton Churchyard, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.
    9. George Russell was born in 1809 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 17 Sep 1809 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 17 May 1857 in Hilderston Hill Farm, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    10. Jean Burns Russell was born on 21 Nov 1812 in Cathlaw Hills, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 13 Dec 1812 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 21 Jun 1877 in Cathlaw Hills, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    11. Archibald Russell was born on 11 Feb 1816 in Cathlaw, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 3 Mar 1816 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 26 Nov 1880 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1880 in Torphicen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.

  3. 10.  John Aitken was born on 4 Jun 1772 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 14 Jun 1772 in Carriden, Bo'Ness, West Lothian, Scotland (son of John Aitken and Alison Walker); died on 24 Apr 1840 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1840 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 2C88A443A33E4CBB95988683D5DF0038A59C
    • Occupation: 11 Nov 1798; Farmer
    • Residence: 8 Oct 1803, Tartraven Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 21 Apr 1879; farmer (deceased)

    Notes:

    The lease of Wester Tartraven Farm was granted to John in 1802, at a rent of 35 pounds. This lease was renewed for 20 years in 1820. This then takes us to 1840 when John died. There are no records as to who leased it from 1840 until 1847 when records show John's son, Robert, in possession.

    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 29 Dec 2012.
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    John married Elizabeth Donaldson on 11 Nov 1798 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. Elizabeth (daughter of Thomas Donaldson and Catherine Arbuckle) was born about 1777 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 31 Jan 1857 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1857 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Elizabeth Donaldson was born about 1777 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of Thomas Donaldson and Catherine Arbuckle); died on 31 Jan 1857 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1857 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 178EE266F41A4FF289B2660A33BD80EA411B
    • Residence: 8 Oct 1803, Tartraven Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1841, Tartraven Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1851, Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1851; domestic servant

    Notes:

    Informant of death of Elizabeth Donaldson was son Peter Aitken

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: John Aiken
    Gender: Male
    Marriage Date: 11 Nov 1798
    Marriage Place: Linlithgow,West Lothian,Scotland
    Spouse: Elisabeth Donaldson
    FHL Film Number: 102990

    Name: Elisabeth Donaldson
    Gender: Female
    Marriage Date: 11 Nov 1798
    Marriage Place: Linlithgow,West Lothian,Scotland
    Spouse: John Aitken
    FHL Film Number: 102990

    Children:
    1. Margaret Aitken was born on 29 Aug 1799 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 22 Jul 1802 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. John Aitken was born on 22 Aug 1801 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 6 Oct 1836 in Torphichen, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    3. Elizabeth Aitken was born on 8 Oct 1803 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 16 Jan 1891 in Galabraes Farm, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. Robert Aitken was born on 15 Dec 1805 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 17 Oct 1874 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried on 20 Oct 1874 in Glasgow Rd Cemetery, Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.
    5. 5. Margaret Aitken was born on 9 Oct 1808 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 23 Oct 1808 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 21 Apr 1879 in Gateshields Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland.
    6. Agnes Aitken was born on 26 Apr 1811 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 19 Apr 1882 in Kipps Cottage, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    7. James Aitken was born on 25 Mar 1816 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 16 Jun 1884 in Hilderston Hill House, Torphicen, West Lothian Scotland; was buried in 1884 in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    8. William Aitken was born on 5 May 1819 in Silvermines Farm, Torphicen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 13 May 1819 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 24 Jan 1833 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Torphichen Churchyard, West Lothian, Scotland.
    9. Peter Aitken was born on 6 Jun 1822 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 7 Jul 1822 in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 10 Jan 1908 in Braehead Farm, Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in Bathgate Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.


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