Alexander Wood ^ YOUNGSON^{[1, 2]}

10 Sept 1890 (0:30 a.m.) - 1916

• Name	Alexander Wood ^ YOUNGSON
  Born	10 Sept 1890 (0:30 a.m.)	Savoch, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
  Gender	Male
  _UID	1C38F8097FEDD611B6E8D531B5CE1D3521CD
  Died	21 Sep 1916	Vimy Ridge, Somme, France
  Person ID	I5008	YoungFamily
  Last Modified	16 Apr 2022

  
  

  Father	Robert YOUNGSON,   b. 31 Jul 1864, Mains of Tarty, Logie Buchan, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 20 Nov 1939, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, Scotland  (Age 75 years)
  Mother	Helen CRUICKSHANK BARCLAY,   b. 5 Aug 1859, Old Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ,   d. 29 Dec 1941, Woodrest, Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, Scotland  (Age 82 years)
  Married	27 Jul 1889	Hillocks, Udny, Aberdeenshire, Scotland   [3]
  _UID	C176ABB5BA23D511B6E7DD3AFA2E9C3507D9
  Notes	Date of marriage on birth certificate of Alexander Wood Youngson gives the date as 26 July 1890.
  Family ID	F26	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  1916 A.W. Youngson was born on September 10, 1890. He was the son of Robert and Helen B. Youngson of Stonehaven, Scotland. He resided in Transcona prior to his enlistment in the armed service and was engaged as an engineer in the Transcona Shops Power House. A.W Youngson gained experience with the Aberdeen Garrison Volunteers in Stonehaven, Scotland for two years. He joined the Cameron Highlanders on December 18, 1914. A.W. Youngson was killed in action on September 21, 1916.In recognition of his supreme sacrifice and service to King and Country, A.W Youngson's name was memorialized on the Cenotaph now located in Memorial Park Circle. He is commemorated at the Vimy Memorial in France. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Transcona Man Killed in ActionFurther Casualties - Sergt. A. W. Youngson Yields Supreme Sacrifice Other Local Volunteers Wounded The Canadians have been in the thick of the fighting on the Somme front, and late casualty lists contain the intelligence of the death in action of Sergt. Alex W. Youngson, of the 43rd Cameron Highlanders. Deceased joined the Camerons as a private in December, 1914, and gained steady promotion from the ranks. He was employed in the power house of the local shops when he enlisted, and was highly respected locally. Deceased, who was unmarried, was 24 years of age, and his survived by his parents who reside at Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire Scotland. Two brothers are in the Army. Ptes. Albert Hamelin of the 44th Battalion and Robt. McLean, of the 43rd Camerons, have been reported as slightly wounded. Transcona Times Type : PapierTranscona Historical Museum Winnipeg , Manitoba http://www.museevirtuel.ca/pm.php?id=record_detail&fl=0&$lg=Francais&ex=193&rd=96142&hs=1&alt= ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Joined: 25 Sep 2007Posts: 12337Location: Aberdeen Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2007 3:24 pm Post subject: Youngson Alexander W Sjt Youngson Alexander Wood Sjt #420361 43rd Canadian Inf (Manitoba Regt) b Stonehaven 10/09/1890 e Winnipeg 26 Killed in Action F & F 21-Sep-16 Son of Robert & Helen B Youngson, Fallaw, Inverkeilor, Arbroath, Forfarshire. Also 27 Ann St; Stonehaven. For King & Country : Employed on Canadian Pacific Railway. Occ: Engineer. Vimy Memorial M. R. 23 ADJ 17-4-16 P3 Col 7. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5th (Angus & Dundee) Battalion THE BLACK WATCH Fetteresso War Memorial (Stonehaven War Memorial) ERECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF STONEHAVEN AND DISTRICT. A TRIBUTE TO THEIR DEAD 1914 - 1919. ONE BY ONE DEATH CHALLENGED THEM. ONE BY ONE THEY SMILED IN HIS GRIM VISAGE AND REFUSED TO BE DISMAYED. Alexander W. YOUNGSON Sergeant, 43rd Battalion, Canadian Infantry ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ In memory ofSergeantALEXANDER WOOD YOUNGSON who died on September 21, 1916 Military Service: Service Number: 420361 Age: 26 Force: Army Unit: Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) Division: 43rd Bn. Additional Information: Son of Robert and Helen B. Youngson, of Burnside, Fallaw, Inverkeilor, Arbroath, Forfarshire, Scotland. Commemorated on Page 186 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. ============================================================================== YOUNGSON, ALEXANDER WOOD Sergeant 420361 79th Cameron Highlanders 43rd Battalion Military Service Sergeant A.W. Youngson volunteered to bear the King’s uniform in battle. He enlisted December 18th, 1914 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He gained experience with the Aberdeen Garrison Volunteers in Stonehaven, Scotland for two years. Alexander Youngson was killed in action on September 21, 1916 age 26. In lieu of a known burial, his name is commemorated at the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Commemorations In recognition of his supreme sacrifice and service to King and Country, Alexander Youngson’s name was memorialized on the Cenotaph now located in Memorial Park Circle. Biographical Information Alexander Wood Youngson was born on September 10th, 1890 in Stonehaven, Scotland. He was the son of Robert and Helen B. Youngson of Stonehaven, Scotland. He resided in Transcona prior to his enlistment in the armed service and was engaged as an engineer in the Transcona Shops Power House. Museum/Archival Resources Knox Presbyterian Church “Roll of Honor” Transcona Times Article: “Our Honor Roll” March 31, 1916 Transcona Times Article: “Roll of Honor” April 7, 1916 Transcona Times Article: “Transcona Man Killed in Action” October 06, 1916 Other Resources Website: Commonwealth War Graves Commission. <http://www.yard.ccta.gov.uk/> Website: National Archives. http://www.archives.ca <http://www.yard.ccta.gov.uk/> Website: Canada Remembers. <http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/>

  
  

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  [S20] 1901 Census, Scotland, (Scotland, Edinburgh: Registrar General for Scotland), Fetteresso Landward, Kincardineshire, page 8, 31 Mar 1901. Schedule No. 32, Tewel Cottar House, Fetteresso: Robert Youngson, head of household, married, 38 years, farm grieve, born Logie Buchan, Aberdeenshire; Helen Youngson, wife, married, 40 years, born Old Deer, Aberdeenshire; Marjory, daughter, 13 years, scholar, born Old Deer; Alexander, son, 11 years, scholar, born Savoch; George, son, aged 9 years, born Foveran; Maggie, daughter, 6 years, born Foveran, all Aberdeenshire; William, son, 4 years, born Kineff, Kincardineshire. Copy of original census schedule purchased from http://www.scotlandspeople.com, in possession of Susan Young. [S132] Newspaper, Various, (Various), Transcona Times, 1916. Transcona Man Killed in Action Further Casualties - Sergt. A. W. Youngson Yields Supreme Sacrifice - Other Local Volunteers Wounded The Canadians have been in the thick of the fighting on the Somme front, and late casualty lists contain the intelligence of the death in action of Sergt. Alex. W. Youngson, of the 43rd Cameron Highlanders. Deceased joined the Camerons as a private in December, 1914, and gained steady promotion from the ranks. He was employed in the power house of the local shops when he enlisted, and was highly respected locally. Deceased, who was unmarried, was 24 years of age, and is survived by his parents, who reside at Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire [sic], Scotland. Two brothers are in the Army. Ptes. Albert Hamelin, of the 44th Battalion, and Robt. McLean, of the 43rd Camerons, have been reported slightly wounded. [S29] Extract of an entry in a Register of Marriages, (Scotland, Edinburgh: Registrar General for Scotland), Parish of Udny, County of Aberdeen, 27 Jul 1889. 1889 on the 27th day of July at Hillocks, Udny after banns according to the forms of the Established Church of Scotland: Robert Youngson (signed) farm servant bachelor, aged 25, usual residence Coullie, Udny, father Robert Youngson, farm servant, mother Margaret Youngson m.s. Wood and Helen Barclay (signed) seamstress spinster, aged 29, usual residence Kinknockie, Old Deer, father William Barclay, farm servant (reputed father) and Helen Cruickshank, domestic servant minister William Davidson L.L.D., Minister of Bourtie Witnesses: Robert McGregory and Lizzie Youngson From: Sender: To: Originating-IP: [195.92.40.48] Subject: RE: 1889 SRI Marriage YOUNGSON,ROBERT - BARCLAY,HELEN (Statutory Marriages 249/A0 0004) Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 12:59:03 -0000 Topic: 1889 SRI Marriage YOUNGSON,ROBERT - BARCLAY,HELEN (Statutory Marriages 249/A0 0004) OriginalArrivalTime: 31 Dec 2007 12:59:03.0715 (UTC) Hi, Thank you for your e-mail. I've taken a look at the entry and the writing in the left hand column does not appear to refer to an RCE, but rather to a 'Clerical Error' in one of the columns, although the writing is so faint I am unable to make out which column. I hope this is of some help. Regards, Roslyn Robertson ScotlandsPeople New Register House -----Original Message----- From: gneagnie@vaxxine.com Sent: 30 December 2007 01:10 To: GROS Scotlands People Subject: Incorrect/Illegible Image (cannot read): GROS Customer Service Enquiry Enquiry from: http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk Server: GROS-DUN-WEB1 Email: gneagnie@vaxxine.com Username: gneagnie Issue: Incorrect/Illegible Image (cannot read) Problem: Concerning the image of a marriage 1889 on the 27th day of July at Hillocks, Udny, Aberdeenshire, between Robert Youngson, groom, and Helen Barclay, bride: There is writing in the left-hand margin next to this certificate that I am unable to read. I would appreciate it if you would advise me what the writing says and if there is a "Register of Corrected Entries" available, should the same be referred to in the illegible portion. Thank you for your assistance.