A couple of possibilities, one family looks promising. There are others to see at your local FHC Bob Cdn. -------------------------------- MATHEWSON, Alexander Christening Gender: Male Birth Date: 27 Jan 1832 Christening Date: 29 Mar 1832 Recorded in: Greenlaw, Berwickshire, Scotland Father: John MATHEWSON Mother: Elizabeth COCKBURN Source: FHL Film 1067900 Dates: 1820 - 1854 ---------------------------------- MATTHESON, Alexander Christening Gender: Male Birth Date: 26 Feb 1842 Christening Date: 10 May 1842 Recorded in: Kirkliston, West Lothian, Scotland Father: Joseph MATTHESON Mother: Eliza LAURIE Source: FHL Film 1066630 Dates: 1692 - 1855 -------------------------------------- MATHESON, Alexander Christening Gender: Male Birth Date: 31 Aug 1845 Birthplace: Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Recorded in: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Father: Thomas MATHESON Mother: Elizabeth STODDART Source: FHL Film 1066692 Dates: 1809 - 1855 ---------------------------------- MATHESON, Alexander Bir 1845 Scot Midl Edinbu Fa: Thomas MATHESON Mo: Elizabeth STODDART MATHESON, Anne Bir 1847 Scot Midl Edinbu Fa: Thomas MATHESON Mo: Elizabeth STODDART MATHISON, John Bir 1849 Scot Midl Edinbu Fa: Thomas MATHISON Mo: Elizabeth STODDART MATHISON, Thomas Bir 1853 Scot Midl Edinbu Fa: Thomas MATHISON Mo: Elizabeth STODDART =============================== Neil Mathieson wrote: > Alexander married Jane Baird in 1865 > His mother was Elizabeth but who was his father Thomas or James (certificates unclear)? > any help appreciated ==================================