Alexander Craigie

1873 Jan 24. Born Edinburgh. Father: Alexander Craigie Mother: Alice Wilkie

1881 Census at 8 So Richmond St, Edinburgh. His father was a "type founder"

Household Members Age Relationship
Alexander Craigie 30 Head
Alexander Craigie 8 Son
James Craigie 6 Son
Margaret Craigie 4 Daughter

1891 Feb 26 Attested to British Army

1895 Feb 22. Married Janet Lamb in Edinburgh

1899 Nov 24 posted to South Africa

1902 Oct 19 Posted back to UK

1911 census He is a Sgt & tailor with 1st Battalion Dorset Regiment in Hampshire

1912 Feb 25 Discharged from Dorset Regt

 

1920 Nov 23 enlisted with RIC no 75795, ex-Soldier & Tailor

 

1956 Aug 19 Died Edinburgh

Drivers and Vets