1851 Census

CountyPeeblesshire
ParishSkirling
Enumeration Book2
Page2
Schedule5
AddressMuir burn
Location NotesMuirburn Farmhouse
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NameOther NameRelationshipConditionAgeSexOccupationBirthplace 18411861Notes 
Agnes Watson HeadWidow66F Peebles, Kilbucho Link 
Name Agnes Watson
Other Name
Relationship Head
Condition Widow
Age 66
Sex F
Occupation
Birthplace Peebles, Kilbucho
Notes
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Robert Watson SonUnmarried38MFarmer of 300 Acres employing 10 Ag. Lab.Peebles, Skirling LinkLinkto marry Mary Kennedy
Name Robert Watson
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition Unmarried
Age 38
Sex M
Occupation Farmer of 300 Acres employing 10 Ag. Lab.
Birthplace Peebles, Skirling
Notes to marry Mary Kennedy
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Alexr. Watson SonUnmarried34MJoint Farmer of 300 Acres employing 10 Lab.Peebles, Skirling Link 
Name Alexr. Watson
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition Unmarried
Age 34
Sex M
Occupation Joint Farmer of 300 Acres employing 10 Lab.
Birthplace Peebles, Skirling
Notes
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Anna Watson DaughterUnmarried28F Peebles, Skirling LinkLinkto marry John Masterton 16 April 1852 at Skirling
Name Anna Watson
Other Name
Relationship Daughter
Condition Unmarried
Age 28
Sex F
Occupation
Birthplace Peebles, Skirling
Notes to marry John Masterton 16 April 1852 at Skirling
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Andrew Paton ServantUnmarried21MAg. Lab.Midlothian, Temple  
Name Andrew Paton
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 21
Sex M
Occupation Ag. Lab.
Birthplace Midlothian, Temple
Notes
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John Shaw ServantUnmarried17MAg. Lab.Peebles, Tweedsmuir Link 
Name John Shaw
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 17
Sex M
Occupation Ag. Lab.
Birthplace Peebles, Tweedsmuir
Notes
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Thomas Tait ServantUnmarried16MAg. Lab.Peebles, Stobo Link 
Name Thomas Tait
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 16
Sex M
Occupation Ag. Lab.
Birthplace Peebles, Stobo
Notes
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Catherine Young ServantUnmarried18FHouse ServantLanark, Carnwath Link 
Name Catherine Young
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 18
Sex F
Occupation House Servant
Birthplace Lanark, Carnwath
Notes
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James Bell ServantUnmarried16MAg. Lab.Peebles, Tweedsmuir Link 
Name James Bell
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 16
Sex M
Occupation Ag. Lab.
Birthplace Peebles, Tweedsmuir
Notes
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Mary Penman ServantUnmarried21FAg. Serv.Lanark, Dunsyre  
Name Mary Penman
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 21
Sex F
Occupation Ag. Serv.
Birthplace Lanark, Dunsyre
Notes
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Walter Smith ServantUnmarried13MAg. Serv.Lanark, Biggar  
Name Walter Smith
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 13
Sex M
Occupation Ag. Serv.
Birthplace Lanark, Biggar
Notes
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James McGoldnicke BeggarWidower42MVagrantIreland  
Name James McGoldnicke
Other Name
Relationship Beggar
Condition Widower
Age 42
Sex M
Occupation Vagrant
Birthplace Ireland
Notes
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Anna McGoldnicke BeggarUnmarried13FVagrantIreland  
Name Anna McGoldnicke
Other Name
Relationship Beggar
Condition Unmarried
Age 13
Sex F
Occupation Vagrant
Birthplace Ireland
Notes
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Source Citation
1851 Census, Parish of Skirling, Peeblesshire, Enumeration Book 2, Page 2; Index, Scottish Indexes (https://www.scottishindexes.com/51transcript.aspx?houseid=76902005: accessed 21 Sep 2024); Original Source: 1851 Scotland Census, National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Transcription - Copyright Graham Maxwell 2011-2015.
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