Brief Life History of Alexander
Alexander Waddal was born in 1699, in Craighead, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. He married Kathrine Stevenson in 1718, in Craighead, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 10 daughters.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Alexander? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (13)
- Alexander Waddell, "Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910"
- Alexander Wadel in entry for James Wadel, "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
- Alexander Weddale in entry for Weddale, "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950"
Spouse and Children
Children (15)
+10 More Children
World Events (2)
1802 · John Playfair publishes summary of James Hutton's theories of geology.
In 1802, John Playfair published the Illustrations of the Huttonian Theory of the Earth. His influence was by James Hutton’s knowledge of the earth’s geology.
1815
The defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo marks the end of the Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon defeated and exiled to St. Helena.
Name Meaning
Scottish and English: variant of Waddell or Weddle .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.