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We remember Alexander Mclachlan
We remember Alexander Mclachlan
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1902
children
John McLachlan
Source:9377225
27th June 1902
1904
children
William Guthrie McLachlan
Source:9377225
25th December 1904
1906
children
Daniel McLachlan
Source:9377225
11th May 1906
1908
children
Alistair McLachlan
Source:9377225
27th February 1908
1910
children
George McLachlan
Source:9377225
12th October 1910
1911
employment
Mercantile Clerk
Source:9652888
1911
1911
location
152 Watt Street, Govan, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9652888
1911
1913
children
Angus McLachlan
Source:9377225
8th April 1913
1915
employment
Clerk
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9377225
10th May 1915
1915
enlistment
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9377225
10th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Pioneer
93743
Royal Engineers
32nd Signal Company
Source:9377225
10th May 1915 - 27th July 1915
1915
location
21 Andrew Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9377225
10th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
93743
Royal Engineers
32nd Signal Company
Source:9377225
28th July 1915 - 21st October 1915
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
93743
Royal Engineers
32nd Signal Company
Source:9377225
22nd October 1917
1919
location
c/o Wilson, 15 Beechgrove Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9377225
17th February 1919
1923
employment
Mercantile Clerk
Co-Operative Society
HQ, Morrison St, Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9382081
1923
1923
dates
Age 45
Source:9382081
29th August 1923
1923
marriage
Annie Gillan
Source:9382136
29th August 1923 - 10th October 1947
1923
location
21 St. Andrew’s Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9382081
29th August 1923
1924
children
Henrietta McLachlan - married name Cummings
Source:9362444
1924
1931
children
Phyllis Annie McLachlan - married name Hardie
Source:9362444
14th February 1931
marriage
Jessie Scott Guthrie
Source:9382136
service
British Army
Sapper
Royal Engineers
612 Fortress (Clyde) Company
Source:9377225
location
51 Pollok St, Kinning Park, Glasgow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9382136
1947
death
Not War Related
Cancer of the throat. Pipe smoker.
51 Pollok Street, Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:9382136
10th October 1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Mclachlan |
| Source | 2834535 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 Watt Street, Govan, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 21 Andrew Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th May 1915 | |
| 21 St. Andrew’s Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th August 1923 | |
| 51 Pollok St, Kinning Park, Glasgow | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| c/o Wilson, 15 Beechgrove Street, Glasgow | United Kingdom | 17th February 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 93743 | Royal Engineers | 32nd Signal Company | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 93743 | Royal Engineers | 32nd Signal Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 612 Fortress (Clyde) Company | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 93743 | Royal Engineers | 32nd Signal Company | Pioneer |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John McLachlan | son | 27th June 1902 | |
| William Guthrie McLachlan | son | 25th December 1904 | |
| Daniel McLachlan | son | 11th May 1906 | |
| Alistair McLachlan | son | 27th February 1908 | |
| George McLachlan | son | 12th October 1910 | |
| Angus McLachlan | son | 8th April 1913 | |
| Phyllis Annie McLachlan - married name Hardie | daughter | 14th February 1931 | |
| Henrietta McLachlan - married name Cummings | daughter | 1924 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora McLean | mother | ||
| John McLachlan | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Scott Guthrie | wife | ||
| Annie Gillan | wife | 29th August 1923 |
Media
Media
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Alexander McLachlan FootballerAlexander McLachlan in centre of photo with football at his feet. Possible team captain. Unknown football team.Contributed by:
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Mercantile ClerkAlexander McLachlan (front row with moustache) employed as a mercantile clerk in the Co-operative Society Headquarters in Morrison Street, Glasgow.Contributed by:
Dale136653
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Bryan5462 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage Certificate of Alexander McLachlan & Annie Gillan 29/8/23 | Dale136653 | |
| Birth certificate of Alexander McLachlan 31/8/1876 | Dale136653 | |
| Death Certificate of Alexander McLachlan 10/10/1947 | Dale136653 | |
| 1911 Census | Dale136653 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander McLachlan of the Royal Engineers | Dale136653 | |
| Alexander McLachlan | Dale136653 | |
| Alexander McLachlan Footballer | Dale136653 | |
| Mercantile Clerk | Dale136653 |
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