Howison, Alexander: Autobiography of Alexander Howison DOB: 10 March 1795 DOD: unknown Born in Shieldhill. Attended school. Had at least three brothers. Had a wife. Had four sons and at least two daughters. Employed to drive a horse. Worked at Grangemouth Port. Worked as a cook and cabin boy. Appointed as a second captain. Became a sailor. Became a coalmaster. Liked dogs. The autobiography focuses on the author’s experiences in different employments. The autobiography also focuses on what a life of a sailor consists of. The autobiography is typed-written. Work, Employment, Sailor, Port, Horses, Dogs, War, Christianity n.d. [post 1817]