Birth

Legerwood, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Death

5 Mar 1865
32 High Street, Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Biography

James Sanderson was born at Legerwood, Roxburghshire, Scotland.

He was the son of James Sanderson and Mary Hardie.

His occupation was Baker in Prestonpans (1817).

He married Jane Turnbull on 16 May 1817 at Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, Scotland. Jane was the daughter of William Turnbull and Mary White. She died on 13 Dec 1881 at Jane Cottage, Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland.

They had 3 children: Mary Wortley Sanderson, Agnes Irvine Sanderson and James Watt Sanderson.

His occupation was Gardener (1841).

He was recorded in the census in 1841 at Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland.

His occupation was Gardener (1851).

He was recorded in the census in 1851 at High Street, Prestonpans, Scotland.

His occupation was Gardener (1861).

He was recorded in the census in 1861 at North Turnpike Road, Prestonpans, East Lothian, Scotland.

He died on 5 Mar 1865 at 32 High Street, Musselburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.