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Alexander Gadiner

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brummiejan

brummiejan Report 16 Sep 2012 11:46

There are 2 Alexander Gardiners born Scotland on English 1911 census. Both in the military, based in South-East, born around 1890. One born Leith.
Just putting to make sure you are aware of them!
Jan

brummiejan

brummiejan Report 16 Sep 2012 11:43

In case you need it - this will give father's name if known, which might assist you:

Marriages Dec 1916
Gardiner Alexander Wright Croydon 2a 534
Wright Grace G Gardiner Croydon 2a 534

Richard

Richard Report 16 Sep 2012 11:42

That you looks like the first one dob i had was for 1880, Alexander got married mid first world war...thank you George

George_of_Westbury

George_of_Westbury Report 16 Sep 2012 11:33

Posting this as a possible for Army records On this record he is single, obviously before he married.



British Army Service Records 1760-1915
First name(s): Alexander

Last name: GARDINER

Calculated year of birth: 1878

Parish of birth: S Leith

Town of birth: Leith

County of birth: Midlothian

Age at attestation: 24 years 6 months

Attestation date: 10 February 1902

Attestation corps: 3RD V S C THE ROYAL SCOTS

Attestation soldier number: 8288

NOK given as his mother Isabella Lullis of 6 bonington Road Leith



For birth records etc you need Scotlands people, it is a pay to view site
http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/content/help/index.aspx?r=554&408

George,

Richard

Richard Report 16 Sep 2012 10:44

Could not find any army records or birth records for Alexander Gardiner C1880, Husband of Grace Gerdrude Wright - father of Jean Gardiner....believe he was born in Leith, Edinburgh

Would be grateful for any help