Alexander Wightman (abt. 1770 - abt. 1855)

Born about 1770 in Tynron, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Descendants

Died about 1855 at about age 85 in Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Biography

Alexander Wightman was born in Dumfriesshire about 1762 and passed away about 1855

Alexander Wightman was the husband of Jean (Jane) Bell. They have daughter, Janet Wightman.

In the 1841 census Alexander Wightman (age 79), Farmer, was in South Mains, Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.^[1]

Alexander Wightman M 79 Farmer Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Jean Wightman F 64 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

John Wightman Sr M 77 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

John Wightman Jr M 20 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Walter Templeton M 25 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Archibald Ewart M 20 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

William Menzies M 15 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Helen Ferguson F 20 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Agnes McCuben F 20 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Janet Gilchrist F 20 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Isobel Robertson F 15 Dumfriesshire, Scotland

In the 1851 census Alexander Whightman (age 88) was the married head of household in South Mains, Sanquhar, Nithsdale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.^[2]

Alexander Whightman Head Married M 88 Farmer of 100 acres employing 3 lab Tynron, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Jean Whightman Wife Married F 75 Farmers wife Dumfriesshire, Scotland

John Whightman Son Married M 30 Farmers son Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Helen Whightman Daughter-in-law Married F 28 Farmers sons wife Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

John Whightman Brother Unmarried M 85 Gardner Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Margaret Whightman Grandchild Unmarried F 3 Child at home Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Alexander Whightman Grandchild Unmarried M 1 Child at home Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

William Young Servant Unmarried M 30 Agl lab Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

John Russell Servant Unmarried M 17 Agl lab Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Agnes Derby Servant Unmarried F 30 Dairy maid Closeburn, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Mary Kerr Servant Unmarried F 21 Domestic servant Morton, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Susan Baird Servant Unmarried F 14 Domestic servant Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Sources

1. ↑ 1841 Census: "1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 September 2023)
   Alexander Wightman (79), Farmer, in South Mains, Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.
2. ↑ 1851 Census: "1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 9 September 2023)
   Alexander Whightman (88), married head of household in South Mains, Sanquhar, Nithsdale, Dumfriesshire, Scotland. Born in Scotland.

• Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. Name: Janet Wightman; Birth Date: 29 May 1804; Baptism ; Baptism Place: Sanquar, Dumfries, Scotland; Father: Alexander Wightman; Mother: Jean Bell; FHL Film Number: 1067971.