Alexander Gilchrist
(ABOUT 1801 - 15 August, 1880)
Immediate Family
- Father: William Gilchrist
- Mother: Anne Welsh
- Wife: Elizabeth Irvine (10/May/1801 - 2/Dec/1874)
- Son: Archibald Gilchrist (about 1831 - before 1851)
- Daughter: Helen Gilchrist (about 1836 - )
- Son: Alexander Gilchrist (about 1838 - )
- Son: James Gilchrist (about 1840 - )
- Son: David Gilchrist (7/Apr/1843 - )
- Daughter: Amy Gilchrist (about 1846 - )
Timeline
| Date | Item | Description | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| about 1801 | Born | Born to William Gilchrist and Anne Welsh in Roberton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. | 1 | |
| 7/May/1824 | Marriage | Married to Elizabeth Irvine in Lamington, South Lanarkshire, Scotland | 2, 3 | |
| about 1831 | Birth of son | Archibald Gilchrist born to Alexander Gilchrist and Elizabeth Irvine. | 4 | |
| about 1836 | Birth of daughter | Helen Gilchrist born to Alexander Gilchrist and Elizabeth Irvine. | 4 | |
| about 1838 | Birth of son | Alexander Gilchrist born to Alexander Gilchrist and Elizabeth Irvine. | 4 | |
| about 1840 | Birth of son | James Gilchrist born to Alexander Gilchrist and Elizabeth Irvine in Roberton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. | 1 | |
| 6/Jun/1841 | Census | Census | 4 | |
| 7/Apr/1843 | Birth of son | David Gilchrist born to Alexander Gilchrist and Elizabeth Irvine in Newton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. | 5, 6 | |
| about 1846 | Birth of daughter | Amy Gilchrist born to Alexander Gilchrist and Elizabeth Irvine. | 1 | |
| before 1851 | Death of son | Archibald Gilchrist died. | 1, 4 | |
| 30/Mar/1851 | Census | Census | 1 | |
| 2/Dec/1874 | Death of partner | Elizabeth Irvine died in Roberton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. | 6, 7 | |
| 15/Aug/1880 | Died | Died in Douglas, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. | 6, 8 |
Known Residences
| Date | Residence | Sources & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1824 | Wiston, South Lanarkshire, Scotland | 2, 3 |
| 1841 | Newton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland | 4 |
| 1843 | Newton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland | 5 |
| 1851 | Roberton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland | 1 |
Known Occupations
| Date | Occupation | Sources & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Labourer | 6, 7 |
| 1841 | Limestone Quarrier | 4 |
| 1843 | Labourer | 5 |
| 1851 | Limestone Quarrier | 1 |
| 1874 | Pauper in Roberton, South Lanarkshire, Scotland | 7 |
Footnotes
1
1851 GILCHRIST, ALEXANDER & HOUSEHOLD (1851 Census)
- Full text and notes
- Date: 30/Mar/1851
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
2
1824 GILCHRIST, ALEXANDER & IRVINE, ELIZABETH (Old Parish Registers of Marriages - Wandell and Lamington)
- Full text and notes
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
3
1824 GILCHRIST, ALEXANDER & IRVINE, ELIZABETH (Old Parish Registers of Marriages - Wiston and Roberton)
- Full text and notes
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
4
1841 GILCHRIST, ALEXANDER & HOUSEHOLD (1841 Census)
- Full text and notes
- Date: 6/Jun/1841
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
5
1843 GILCHRIST, DAVID (Old Parish Records, Births)
- Full text and notes
- Date: 1843
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
6
1866 GILCHRIST, DAVID & STEEL, JANET (Statutory Register of Marriages 623/ 7)
- Full text and notes
- Date: 9/Jun/1866
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
- References:
- 1866 M 623/ 7
7
1874 GILCHRIST, ELIZABETH (Statutory Register of Deaths 660/ 12)
- Full text and notes
- Date: 14/Dec/1874
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
- References:
- 1874 D 660/ 12
8
1880 GILCHRIST, ALEXANDER (Statutory Register of Deaths 641/ 27)
- Full text and notes
- Date: 16/Aug/1880
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
- References:
- 1880 D 641/ 27