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m. 31 Mar 1848
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The available marriage documentation for Alexander and Christina simply states; Alexander McDougall, engineer, Anderston & Christina Couper residing here. Married at Glasgow the 31st day of March 1848 by the Rev John McFarlane minister of the Ershine (church) United Presbyterian church Glasgow A key piece of information is that they were both from Anderston. Anderston is now a part of Glasgow however it used to be a separate Burgh. In 1824, a time that was close to the births of Christina and Alexander the population of Anderston was about 10,000 and the industry was mostly related to cotton mills and bleachworks. Anderston's status as an independent Burgh would not last long. In 1846, when the Burgh's population stood at 16,000, it was incorporated into the City of Glasgow. By this time the industry had diversified to include shipbuilding, iron-founding, tool manufacturing and engineering. The close proximity to the docks on the River Clyde meant that Anderston also became an ideal place for the establishment of whisky bonds, grain stores and timber yards. Alexander was a Marine Engineer and Christina's father was a Mechanical Engineer both roles that at the time would constitute a part of the new industries in Anderston. From this information it is not unlikely that people with these skills moved into the area from elsewhere to take up opportunities within their profession. References
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