Alexander Moir

Brief Life History of Alexander

When Alexander Moir was born on 10 July 1862, in Fetteresso, Kincardineshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, John Moir, was 49 and his mother, Ann Edward, was 40. He married Elizabeth Rennie. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 5 daughters. He died on 22 January 1947, in Ohio, United States, at the age of 84, and was buried in North Olmsted, Cuyahoga, Ohio, United States.

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Family Time Line

Alexander Moir
1862–1947
Elizabeth Rennie
1862–1914
Lillias Moir
1891–1958
Alice Moir
1893–1963
Evelyn Moir
1895–1949
William Moir
1902–1961
Edna Moir
1905–1983
Agnes Moir
1906–1964
Alexander James Moir
1909–1989

Sources (23)

  • Alexander Moir in household of John Moir, "Scotland Census, 1871"
  • Alexander Moir, "Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
  • Alexander Moir, "Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953"

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World Events (8)

1863

Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.

1884

Art Nouveau Period (Art and Antiques).

1885 · Creation of the Secretary of State for Scotland.

The post of Secretary for Scotland was established in 1885 after the need arose after establishing different departments for the benefit of the communities.

Name Meaning

Scottish (eastern): nickname from Gaelic mòr ‘big’.

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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