Basic Biographical Details Name: | George Alexander | Designation: | | Born: | | Died: | 15 April 1833 | Bio Notes: | George Alexander was a builder architect in Golspie, Sutherland who practised in the first quarter of the 19th century. His work is generally in Sutherland and adjacent counties.
In 1826 a 'Notice to Creditors' appeared in the Inverness Courier. George Alexander had executed a trust in favour of James Brander, writer Golspie, and William Alexander, Golspie and conveyed all his property to them; he then invited his creditors to present their claims.
He died in a fire at Tain New Jail on 15 April 1833 where he was imprisoned for debt. In 1843 the Free Church in Brora was built in the garden of property belonging to the executors of the late George Alexander. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | Golspie, Sutherland, Scotland | Private/business | | | | | Brora, Sutherland, Scotland | Private | | | Owned property here. |
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 | | 1818 | Balnagowan Castle | | | Ross & Cromarty | Scotland | Remodelling of west front | | 1818 | Helmsdale Harbour | Helmsdale | | Sutherland | Scotland | Harbour begun - acted as contractor | | 1820 | Inverbrora farmhouse | Inverbrora | | Sutherland | Scotland | | | Before 1820 | Wick Old Parish Church | Wick | | Caithness | Scotland | Unexecuted design by 'Mr Alexander'. | | 1823 | Helmsdale Harbour | Helmsdale | | Sutherland | Scotland | Harbour extended |
ReferencesBibliographic ReferencesThe following books contain references to this : | | Author(s) | Date | Title | Part | Publisher | Notes | | Colvin, Howard | 2008 | A Biographical Dictionary of British Architects 1600-1840 | | London: YUP. 4th edition | |
Periodical ReferencesThe following periodicals contain references to this : | | Periodical Name | Date | Edition | Publisher | Notes | | Caledonian Mercury | 28 April 1833 | | | | | Liverpool Mercury | 1 December 1843 | | | |
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