Henderson, Alexander (born about 1874)

[JHM1143]

Alexander Henderson, age 6, appears on the 1881 Census in Thurso with grandparents, Alexander & Ann Lyall (nee Simpson). In 1891, at age 16, he appears with uncle, Benjamin Lyall and widowed grandmother, Ann Lyall. His occupation is shown as letter carrier.

In 1920 it appears to be the same Alexander Henderson on uncle, Hugh Lyall's parish death record, as Informant.

IGI shows an Alexander Henderson born to James Henderson and Margaret Lyall on 6 Jun 1874. Is this the same Alexander Henderson?

Interested in corresponding with anyone connected to the family. I am a descendant of Margaret Lyall that was married to John Henderson in June, 1882. Possibly this Alexander Henderson is a half-brother to my father.

[jackie]

Hi I have been doing research on the Simpson's of Caithness and I have your Lyall family in my research. So who was the father of Alexander, Hugh? Can you give me the details of that family line so that I can put it into my research. Here is what I have on that Family line:
Alexander Lyall married to Anne Simpson was the son of Benjamin Lyall + Elizabeth Simpson.
#Elspet (Elizabeth, Betty, Betsy) Simpson + Benjamin Lyall
M. 14 Feb 1809
Mary Lyall b. 4 Jan 1809 c. 7 Jan 1809 Canisbay
Also have bith/christening listed as b. 4 Nov 1809 c. 7 Nov 1809
* Alexander Lyall b. 1 Dec 1811 c. 2 Dec 1811 Canisbay
Isobel Lyall b. 12 Feb, 1814 c. 15 Feb 1814 Canisbay
John Lyall b. 1 Dec 1815, c. 2 Dec 1815 Canisbay
* Rachel Lyall b. 22 Aug 1816 c. 22 Aug 1816 Canisbay
* Jocobina Lyall b. 9 May, 1819 c. 14 May 1819 Canisbay
Betty (Elizabeth) Lyall b. 15 Mar 1822 c.19 Mar 1822 Canisbay
Benjamin Lyall b. 14 Nov 1824 c. 20 Nov 1824 Canisbay

* Alexander LYALL
Sp ANN SIMPSON 10 IN 1841 Isle of Stroma M.15Jul 1853 Canisbay
(Ann Simpson is the daughter of Hugh Simpson + Margaret Robeson of Stroma)
Margaret Lyall c. 20 April, 1854 Canisbay
Benjamin Lyall b. 16 Mar 1855 Canisbay
Elisabeth Lyall b. 7 Dec 1856 Canisbay
Hugh Lyall b. 15 May 1858 Canisbay
Annie Lyall b. 21 Dec 1863 Canisbay

*Rachel Lyall
Sp: Adam Innes Father: John INNESS b: 21 Oct 1776 Mother: Elisabeth DUNNET b: 14 Sep 1778 in East Mey, Canisbay, CAI, Scotland (Helen Innes is Adams’ sister. She married William Simpson Son of William Simpson + Charlotte Dunnet)
Elisabeth INNESS b: 17 Oct 1853 in Canisbay, CAI, Scotland
Rachel INNESS b: 30 Dec 1854 in Canisbay, CAI, Scotland
Adam INNESS b: 10 Apr 1857 in Wick, CAI, Scotland
*Jacobina Lyall
Sp: James Mowat b: abt 1816 M 1842
Children
1. John MOWAT b: 1843
2. Elizabeth MOWAT b: 1847
3. Benjamin MOWAT b: 1848
4. Helen MOWAT b: 1851
5. Mary MOWAT b: 1854
6. James MOWAT b: 1861
7. Gavin MOWAT b: 1857

You might be right in saying that Alexander was a half brother but I can't confirm that as this is all I have on that family line. Do you know Alexander's parents are for sure Margaret & James Henderson? Any help you can give me on filling in this tree is great.
Thanks Jackie

[JHM1143]

Jackie-- it is 1 a.m. here right now and my husband' sleeping, so I don't want to print your message out to compare with what I have down. I took the parents of Alexander Henderson as James Henderson and Margaret Lyall from the IGI and I was just guessing at the birth date from the age given on the census. So those parents are not definite, just surmised. There weren't too many Alexander Hendersons born in that area for that time period. Much of what I have found on the Henderson and Lyall lines came from IGI extractions.

Margaret Lyall married John Henderson 23 Jun 1882. Off hand I don't remember where I found that date. I did look at Parish Records while in Salt Lake City many years ago. My records are not the greatest right now. For many reasons I have not spent that much time on my personal research the past few years.

I believe John and Margaret left for Canada/USA shortly after their marriage. Did she leave this son, Alexander, with her parents?

The first son of John and Margaret, born in 1883, was another Alexander Henderson. He was born in Hamilton, ON, Canada. He died in 1892.

I tried writing you about a month ago when I found your listing but never had a reply. I thought perhaps your address was no longer "good".

I am excited about this possible reason for Alexander Henderson to be listed in the Lyall household. I'm wondering if he ever married and had children?

Joan