Alexander Maclachlan was born about 1851 to
Susan Ferguson was born about 1854 to
1854 There is an entry in the OPR for the birth/baptism of Susan Cowan Ferguson (Child 6) on April 4 but her parents are recorded as Alexander Ferguson and Janet Anderson. [Index entry - Barony 622 - 150 - 262]
1861 April 7 Pending further investigation, this might be Susan at 37 Orr Street [running north from Bridgeton Cross] in a house with 2 scholars and one windowed room.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace William Ferguson Head Mar 44 Cotton Weaver Ireland 2 | 1 Susan do. Wife do. 40 do. Ellen do. Daur Un 18 Piecer in Cotton Mill Ayrshire, Girvan William do. Son do. 15 Laster in Gutter Riders Work do., do. James do. Son do. 11 do. do. Lanarkshire, Glasgow Alexander do. Son do. 8 Scholar do., do. Susan do. Daur 6 do. do., do.
1877 On Friday, February 16, Alexander Maclachlan and Susan Ferguson were married at 13 Burnbank Gardens [near St. George's Cross], Glasgow after Banns according to the Forms of the Free Church of Scotland. The marriage was registered No.91 at Glasgow [Kelvin District] on February 19.
Alexr. was a Bachelor, gave his age as 25, occupation Railway Ticket Collector and usual residence 17 Annfield Street, [Bellgrove,] Glasgow. His parents are recorded as Alexander Maclachlan, Auctioneer and Ann Maclachlan m.s. McKinnon (deceased).
Susan was a Spinster, gave her age as 23, occupation Domestic Servant and usual residence 11 Annfield Street, Glasgow. Her parents are recorded as Alexander Ferguson, Carter (deceased) and Susan Ferguson m.s. Jack.
The officiating minister was Marcus Dods, Minister, Renfield Free Church and the witnesses were Hector McLachlan [sic] and C. McDonald.
Alexander and Susan had the following children (that I know of) —
Susan Jack born in 1878 in Glasgow, last sighting 1891. Ann born in 1879 in Glasgow, last sighting 1901. Alexander born in 1881 in Govan, last sighting 1901. Mary Margaret born in 1884 in Govan, last sighting 1901. James Ferguson born in 1887 in Glasgow, married Jane Reynolds in 1915 and died in 1960. Jessie born in 1891 in Glasgow, last sighting 1911. George Kerr born in 1893 in Glasgow, last sighting 1911. Catherine Lamont born in 1894 in Glasgow, last sighting 1901.
1878 Susan Jack MacLachlan was born at 7h30m a.m. on Wednesday, February 13 at 59 East Miller [now Millerston] Street, Glasgow to Susan Cowan MacLachlan m.s. Ferguson and Alexander MacLachlan, Railway Ticket Collector who married on February 16, 1877 in Glasgow. Her birth was registered No.225 at Glasgow [Camlachie District] on February 18 by Alexr. MacLachlan, Father, Present.
1879 Ann MacLachlan was born at 5h10m a.m. on Thursday, July 24 at 8 Whitehall Street, Glasgow to Susan Cowan MacLachlan m.s. Ferguson and Alexander MacLachlan, Causewayer (Journeyman) who married on February 16, 1877 in Kelvin District, Glasgow. Her birth was registered No.956 at Glasgow [Anderston District] on the following day by Alexr. MacLachlan, Father.
1881 April 3 The family were living at 70 Carrick Street [between Argyle Street and the Broomielaw] in a house with 2 windowed rooms. 15 families share this address.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Birthplace Alexander McLachlan Head Mar 30 Labourer Iron Works Argyleshire, Tobermory 2 Susan [Ferguson] Wife Mar 27 Labourer's Wife Lanarkshire, Glasgow Susan Jack McLachlan daur 3 do., do. Ann McLachlan daur 1 do., do.
1881 Alexander MacLachlan was born at 5h30m p.m. on Saturday, December 17 at 122 Plantation Street, Govan to Susan MacLachlan m.s. Ferguson and Alexander MacLachlan, Boat Yard Labourer who married on February 16, 1877 in the District of Kelvin, Glasgow. His birth was registered No.2439 at Govan [District of Govan and Govan Church] on December 27 by Alexr. MacLachlan, Father.
1884 Mary Margaret MacLachlan was born at 1h45m a.m. on Tuesday, January 22 at 101 Plantation Street, Govan to Susan MacLachlan m.s. Ferguson and Alexander MacLachlan, Iron Driller who married on February 16, 1877 in the District of Kelvin, Glasgow. Her birth was registered No.116 at Govan [Plantation District] on February 8 by Alexr. MacLachlan, Father.
1887 James Ferguson MacLachlan was born at 7h15m a.m. on Wednesday, April 27 at 481 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow to Susan MacLachlan m.s. Ferguson and Alexander MacLachlan, Iron Driller who married on February 16, 1877 in Kelvin District, Glasgow. His birth was registered No.576 at Glasgow [Anderston District] on May 4 by Alexander MacLachlan, Father, Present.
1891 April 5 The family were living at 3 Hopehill Place [at the junction of Hopehill and Maryhill Roads] in a house with one windowed room. 15 families share this address.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace Alexander Maclachlan Head Mar 40 Iron Driller Emp'd Argyll, Tobermory G&E 1 Susan [Ferguson] Wife do. 37 Lanark, Glasgow Susan do. Daur 13 Scholar do., do. Ann do. do. 11 do. do., do. Alexander do. Son 9 do. do., do. Mary do. Daur 7 do. do., do. James do. Son 3 do., do.
1891 Jessie MacLachlan was born at 9h30m p.m. on Tuesday, August 18 at 3 Hopehill Place, Glasgow to Susan MacLachlan m.s. Ferguson and Alexander MacLachlan, Iron Driller who married on February 16, 1877 in Kelvin District, Glasgow. Her birth was registered No.1253 at Glasgow [Kelvin District] on August 31 by Alexr. MacLachlan, Father.
1893 George Kerr MacLachlan was born at 5h45m p.m. on Thursday, March 9 at 3 Hopehill Place, Glasgow to Susan MacLachlan m.s. Ferguson and Alexander MacLachlan, Ironrailler (Journeyman) who married on February 16, 1877 in Kelvin District, Glasgow. His birth was registered No.424 at Glasgow [Kelvin District] on March 24 by Alexr. MacLachlan, Father, Present.
1894 Catherine Lamont MacLachlan was born at 3h10m p.m. on Sunday, October 7 at 13 Mount Street [between North Woodside Road and Raeberry Street], Glasgow to Susan MacLachlan m.s. Ferguson and Alexander MacLachlan, Irondriller who married on February 16, 1877 in Kelvin District, Glasgow. Her birth was registered No.1519 at Glasgow [Kelvin District] on October 16 by Alexr. MacLachlan, Father, Present.
1901 March 31 The family had moved across Raeberry Street to 26 Kirkland Street in a house with 3 windowed rooms. 13 families share this address.
Rel. Mar. Age Occupation Status Birthplace Alexander Maclachlan Head Mar 50 Mason's Labourer Worker Argyle, Tobermory G&E 3 Susan [Ferguson] Wife do. 47 Lanark, Glasgow Ann do. Daur Single 21 Lithographer's Machinist Worker do., do. Alexander do. Son Single 19 Assistant Pawnbroker Worker do., do. Mary M do. Daur do. 17 Shirt Machinist Worker do., do. James do. Son do. 13 Scholar do., do. Jessie do. Daur 9 Scholar do., do. George K do. Son 8 do. do., do. Catherine L do. Daur 6 do. do., do. We are missing Susan (23).
1911 April 2 [Index entries - Glasgow Kelvin 644/13 Book 34 Page 17]
Rel. Age Mar. Occupation Status Birthplace Susan McLachlan Head 57 Jessie do. Daur 19 S George do. Son 18 S There is a James McLachlan, age 24, on his own in Shotts (Middle District) (655/1 Book 5 Page 14).
1915 On Saturday, October 9, James married Jane Reynolds at The Chapel, Balerno. [See Section ML-7-2 for further information.]