Monday, April 9, 2007

Alexander SPEARS (1785-abt1829)

Alexander SPEARS Baptism1785: Spears Adam Tenant in Cribs had a son baptized on the 27th March named Alexr. [OPR for Legerwood, Ref 749/1, Frame 130].

Alexander SPEARS & Marion MURRAY Marriage and Robert SPEARS & Euphemia AINSLEY Marriage1812: Alexander Speirs in this parish and Marion Murray in the parish of Lauder gave in their names for proclamation Decr 5 1812, were proclaimed once the 6th and twice the 13th. No objections being offered were married. [OPR for Crichton, Ref 681/2, Frame 468].

1828 (29 May): Alexander Spears, Cowfeeder, Leith, Seised April 1 1828– in a piece of ground and Buildings thereon at the Yardheads of Leith; - on Feu Con. Between him and Alexander Grant, Wright & Builder, Leith. Mar 29 1828. [Ref - P.R.1201 130 (Abridgements to the Sasines)]

1832 (1 Feb): Adam Spears residing at Leith Mount near North Leith, as heir to Alexander Spears, Cowfeeder, Leith, his father, Seised Jan 25 1832 – in a piece of ground with the Building and Erections thereon at the Yardheads of Leith; - on Pr.Cl.Con. By William Moffat, Wright, Leith & Alexander Brash, Grocer there. Jan19 1832. [Ref P.R.1332.179 (Abridgements to the Sasines)]

Adam Spears Birth & Baptism1835 (Dec 23): "Adam Spears, lawful son of Alexander Spears and Marion Murray, was born at Faladam on the 12th February 1814 and baptised... 11th March 1814."

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