Alexander was born on August 18th, 1831 in Kirkliston.12
Birth Notes
born in Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland According to 1881 census, in Linlithgow ,Linlithgow.
Name Alexander Thomson Gender Male Christening Place , KIRKLISTON, WEST LOTHIAN, SCOTLAND Birth Date 18 Aug 1831 Birthplace , Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland Father's Name Andrew Thomson Mother's Name Helen Cunningham Citing this Record
"Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTG2-551 : accessed 12 April 2016), Alexander Thomson, 18 Aug 1831; citing , Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland, reference 2:17ZZFZQ; FHL microfilm 1,066,630.
From 1871 his occupation was forester in agriculture.7
From 1901 his occupation was forester in agriculture.1
Whereabouts
Alexander lived in Clapperton Hall for 54 years from 1851 to 1905.5
Occupancy/Contact Notes
1851: Clapperton Hall
1871: Old Clapperton Hall 1881, 1891: Clapper Hall (only Alexander and Isabella present). 1901: Old Clapperton Hall (only Alexander and Isabella present), 3 rooms with windows