Alexander and Christiana married 27 June 1823 at Falkirk, Scotland. Servant of Lowis and Yule. The family settled on the Canning then moved to Middle Swan where they had six more children. They then moved to 'Barn Elms' Toodyay. Alexander's son James carried on as 'Smithy' assisting his father. He was an excellent tradesman and carried on painting, ploughing and shoeing horses. He continued leasing 'Barn Elms' after his father's death on 24 April 1858 at Toodyay. Christiana died 2 June 1870 at Toodyay. Son Alexander was the first burial in Nardie Cemetery.