Birth

18 Dec 1854
Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland

Biography

Alexander Allan was born on 18 Dec 1854 at Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland.

He was the son of David Allan and Elizabeth Ross.

He was recorded in the census in 1861 at Foreland, Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland.

He was recorded in the census in 1871 at School House, End of Shellknowe, Ballantrae, Ayrshire, Scotland.

He married Isabella Munro on 6 Jan 1880 at High Street, Invergordon, Ross-shire, Scotland. Isabella was the daughter of George Munro and Margaret Ross. She was born on 17 Oct 1847 at Rosskeen, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. She died on 25 Dec 1902 at Esselmont House, Durban, Colony of Natal. at the age of 55.

They had 5 children: David Allan, George Munro Allan, Alexander Cosgrove Allan, Elizabeth Ross Allan and Margaret Elizabeth Allan.

His occupation was Engine Fitter (1881).

He was recorded in the census in 3 Apr 1881 at Dumbarton Road, Partick, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland.

His occupation was Engineer (1901).

He emigrated on 14 Mar 1901, from Southampton to Durban, aboard the Avondale Castle.