Biography · Porteous-915
Alexander Porteous
c. 1612
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Biography and research notes
The father relationship with Andro Porteous is assessed as confident. FamilySearch baptism index VQ4N-KQ2 is cited for Alexander and his profile explicitly identifies Andro and Margaret as parents.
Birthc. 1612 · Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
DeathDate not established
LocalityEdinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Family and relationships
How to read the evidence What “Documented”, “Probable”, “Possible” and “Unassessed tree link” mean.
Parents 2Andro PorteousDates not establishedMargaret PorteousDates not established
| Person and dates | Relationship | Current assessment | Why this relationship is shown |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andro Porteous Dates not established | father | Strongly supported father | FamilySearch baptism index VQ4N-KQ2 is cited for Alexander and his profile explicitly identifies Andro and Margaret as parents. |
| Margaret Porteous Dates not established | mother | Unassessed mother link | The family tree retains this link, but the available records have not been assessed as establishing this relationship. |
Earlier notes and research toolsEarlier assessments, imports, comparisons and exports
This material is retained for audit and future research. It is not a second current conclusion. Imported values, automated comparisons and raw exports do not override the reviewed presentation above.
Research notes and earlier assessments
Conclusion: Current conclusion
The father relationship with Andro Porteous is assessed as confident. FamilySearch baptism index VQ4N-KQ2 is cited for Alexander and his profile explicitly identifies Andro and Margaret as parents.
Original Markdown
The father relationship with [Andro Porteous](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Porteous-913) is assessed as **confident**. FamilySearch baptism index VQ4N-KQ2 is cited for Alexander and his profile explicitly identifies Andro and Margaret as parents.
Assessment: Father relationship assessment — 28 September 2026
This is a review of existing evidence, not a newly discovered record. Attached father: Andro Porteous. Assessment: confident.
Reason: FamilySearch baptism index VQ4N-KQ2 is cited for Alexander and his profile explicitly identifies Andro and Margaret as parents.
Source summary: FamilySearch baptism index VQ4N-KQ2 is cited for Alexander and his profile explicitly identifies Andro and Margaret as parents. Saved on WikiTree and verified in the live edit form on 28 September 2026; only the father certainty and its explanation were updated.
Original Markdown
This is a review of existing evidence, not a newly discovered record. Attached father: [Andro Porteous](https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Porteous-913). Assessment: **confident**. Reason: FamilySearch baptism index VQ4N-KQ2 is cited for Alexander and his profile explicitly identifies Andro and Margaret as parents. Source summary: FamilySearch baptism index VQ4N-KQ2 is cited for Alexander and his profile explicitly identifies Andro and Margaret as parents. Saved on WikiTree and verified in the live edit form on 28 September 2026; only the father certainty and its explanation were updated.
Research data and downloads
Person data (JSON) · Family network
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