Earliest Alexanders/Alshersons in Caithness

**Echidna** · 11-Apr-11, 05:24

Hello all, just wondering who can establish the earliest Alexanders/Alshersons in Caithness. the earliest recorded entry I can find on the IGI is 1704 marriage between William Alsherson and Margaret Bruce.

cheers Echidna

**Echidna** · 11-Apr-11, 05:32

http://www.archive.org/stream/memori...euoft_djvu.txt

this might explain why the Alexanders are not in Caithness before 1680

**Bonnie Parker-Duke** · 12-Apr-11, 02:34

That's what I have as well, Echidna.

Bonnie Parker-Duke

**Echidna** · 13-Apr-11, 13:45

thanks Bonnie

**cpo173** · 09-Jun-12, 18:07

Hi. The best I hve is Donald Alexander (b) 1703 = Jean Smith had a son William Alexander (b) 1740 = Isabel Bain had 2 sons Donald Alexander (b) 1767 and William Alsherson (b) 1769.
This continues down the line to my G Grandfather James Coghill who married Isabella Alexander/Alsherson.
Cheers, George.

**Mamie_2** · 03-Aug-12, 23:15

I have three other children for Donald and Jean
Donald 1730
Alexander 1746
Isobel 1755

Donald parent were possibly William Alsheron c 1678 and Margaret c 1680

Mamie

**Bonnie Parker-Duke** · 09-Jan-13, 01:05

Does anyone have any idea who the parents were of Agnes (Ann) Alchersone b. circa 1715, married Donald Farquhar 8 July 1736?

Thanks!

Bonnie

**Bonnie Parker-Duke** · 09-Jan-13, 18:15

Actually, I have a marriage record that shows that her father's name was James. Can anyone give me the name of her mother, his wife? I would appreciate any assistance!!

Bonnie

**susan.leith** · 27-Jan-13, 22:38

Originally Posted by Mamie_2

I have three other children for Donald and Jean
Donald 1730
Alexander 1746
Isobel 1755

Donald parent were possibly William Alsheron c 1678 and Margaret c 1680

Mamie

Mamie, I am descended from the Alexander Alsherson, b1746 you mention in your post. I have come across information about his parents in several locations, but have not been able to verify it. Can I ask if you have been able to find a primary source for this information? It would be great if you have!

**Bonnie Parker-Duke** · 28-Jan-13, 22:12

Originally Posted by Bonnie Parker-Duke

Actually, I have a marriage record that shows that her father's name was James. Can anyone give me the name of her mother, his wife? I would appreciate any assistance!!

Bonnie

Actually, her father's name was William. Her Husband's was James. So sorry.

"1754... Nov 29th Donald Farquhar in Banks had a child by his wife Agnes
Alcherson bapd & named Aganes Wits. William Swanson and John Bremner."
[1754 Wick Births Registry Extract, 043 020 007]

1736... June 18 Donald ffraquhar in Banks & Anne Alchersone in
Smalquoys Contracted in order to marriage James ffraquhar in Banks for
his Son & Wm. Alchesone in Smalquoys for his daughter" [1720 Wick
Marriages Registry Extract 043 0010 0353]

**Tricia** · 29-Jan-13, 17:14

Originally Posted by susan.leith

Mamie, I am descended from the Alexander Alsherson, b1746 you mention in your post. I have come across information about his parents in several locations, but have not been able to verify it. Can I ask if you have been able to find a primary source for this information? It would be great if you have!

Is this the Alex A who married Elizabeth Mann 24 Nov 1777?