Alexander Litle (abt. 1715 - aft. 1767)

Born about 1715 in Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland

Husband of Isobel (Thomson) Litle — married about 15 Aug 1742 in Carlisle, Cumberland, England

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Biography

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Alexander was born about 1715 (birth is an estimate based on his being about 30 when his son Thomas was born).

He was mentioned in the Canonbie Kirk Session minutes on a number of occasions. Firstly, as the father of an illegitimate child conceived by Helen Irving, and the alleged father of another conceived by Janet Scott. His father’s name was affirmed as Mathew Litle, and his address as Windiehill. He married Isabel Thomson irregularly in 1742.

Canonby Kirk Session Minutes concerning Alexander Litle

Alexander Litle and Isabel Thomson were the parents of a number of children baptised in Canonby from 1744 onwards.

He died after 1767.

Sources

• FindMyPast web site accessed 2017-06-10

Scotland Births and Baptisms 1564-1950 Transcription First name(s) Thomas Last name Litle Gender Male Baptism date 19 Feb 1744 Baptism place CANONBIE, DUMFRIES, SCOTLAND Father's first name(s) Alexander Father's last name Litle Mother's first name(s) Isobel Mother's last name Thomas Residence Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

• Findmypast website accessed 2020-07-12

Scotland Births & Baptisms 1564-1950 First name(s) Katherin Last name Litle Gender Female Baptism date 11 Jan 1748 Baptism place CANONBIE, DUMFRIES, SCOTLAND Father's first name(s) Alexander Father's last name Litle Mother's first name(s) Isobel Mother's last name Thomson Residence Canonbie, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.