ALEXANDER STRANG

Collector the H.M. Customs at Aberdeen

Alexander Strang, here treated, is the son of James Strang of Burnhouse He was born before 8 August 1714, the date upon which his baptism was registered at East Kilbride in Lanarkshire, Scotland. [National Records of Scotland, East Kilbride Baptisms, reference OPR.643/1] His mother's name is not mentioned in his baptismal record but it is possible that he is a son of Janet Wardrop She is noticed as the widow of James Strang of Burnhouse during the period 1729-45. [Lanark Sasines, 1729-45, RS42/14/499]

Collector of H.M. Customs at Aberdeen: Supervisor of the Excise at Montrose

Alexander Strang was collector of H.M. Customs at Aberdeen. Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica He is noticed as the supervisor of the excise at Montrose during the period, 1751-78. [Lanark Sasines, RS4216/420, RS42/20/4, RS42/20/5, RS42/20/66 and RS42/20/313]

Death

Alexander Strang died in 1785. Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica

Marriage

Alexander Strang married Christian Findlater daughter of Reverend Mr. Alexander Findlater, Minister of the Gospel at Hamilton Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica

Children

1. Janet Strang
2. Thomas Strang, surgeon
3. Barbara Strang
4. Jean Strang
5. James Strang
6. Charles Strang
7. Bethea Strang
8. Captain Alexander Strange of Burnhouse

Genealogy

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