Basic Biographical Details Name: | Alexander Shearer | Designation: | | Born: | c. 1816 | Died: | 31 October 1884 | Bio Notes: | Alexander Shearer was born about 1816, the son of William Shearer, miner, and his wife Christian Veitch. He was a gardener who worked at Yester House in 1849. He died on 21 October 1884, being described in his will as 'sometime residing at Yester, East Lothian, afterwards at Brooklyn, Dollar'. He was survived by his wife Helen Laing. His relationship, if any, to the Alexander Shearer who was in practice at 108 West Regent Street, Glasgow c. 1879 (see separate entry) is not known. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | East Lothian, Scotland(?) | Business | | | |
Buildings and DesignsThis was involved with the following buildings or structures from the date specified (click on an item to view details): | | Date started | Building name | Town, district or village | Island | City or county | Country | Notes | | 1849 | Yester House | Gifford | | East Lothian | Scotland | Alterations? |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Scotlands People Website | | Wills & Testaments | | | Alloa Sherrif Court Inventory Sc64/42/17 |
Archive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | H M Register House | Death Register | | |
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