William Gow 1820- 1892

agricultural labourer

Ignore the blue in the censuses!!

1820 William Gow was born Blair Athol, Perthshire, to Alexander Gow & Helen Gow

1841 census.William Gow, 20, was living at Lair, Kirkmichael, Perthshire

Name Age
James Gow 60
William Cuttie 60
Anne Cuttie 55
Alexander Gow 50
Helen Gow 50
Jane Lamont 30
William Gow 20
Janet Gow 15
Robert Stewart 15
Robert Lamont 1


1851 census . William Gow, 33, Agricultural Labourer, born Showan, Perthshire, was living at Finegand, Kirkmichael, Perthshire.

Name Age
Helen Gon 65
Alexander Gen 63
Thomas Mckenzie 62
Anne Mckenzie 59
Andrew Mckenzie 43
Elizabeth Mckenzie 43
William Gon 33
Janet Gon 27
Robert Mckenzie 22
Andrew Mckenzie 11
Janet Gon 8
Mary Mckenzie 7


1855 His mother Helen Gow, 68, died on 4/10/1855 in the ground of Finegaud in this parish, Kilmichael. Married to Alexander Gow, weaver. Mother of 7, named, children, aged 40-22. Born ?Calavine? , parish of Blairatholl , 29 years in parish Her parents: Patrick Gow, ag. lab., & Christian Mc??hone?, agricultural labourer & Christiam ??. Buried in the church yard of Glenshee.

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1859. David Gow was born, illegitimate , May 17 Fineguard, Kirkmichael, Perth, to William & Betty McKinzie. His b.c on her page, the father being named


1861 census. William Gow, 40, agricultural Labourer, was living at 8 Fin: Dist Know Head Weaver's House, Glenshee, Perthshire. born Blair Athol

Name Age
Alexander Gow 74
William Ross 71
George Wilson 48
John Sharp 41
William Gow 40
Janet Gow 36
John Robertson 7

1861. William Gow married Betty McKenzie in Persie on 13/12/1861 . I wonder why they waited 2 & 1/2 years after the birth of their son to marry?? Robert Robinson 1853/6? His parents Alexander Gow, woollen weaver, & Helen Gow; hers Alexander McKenzie, road surfaceman & Ann Melville

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1871 census. William Gow, 50, agricultural Labourer, was living at Finegand, Knowhead, Glenshee

Name Age
William Gow 50
Betsey Gow 38
Thomas Edward 19
David Gow 11
Mary Gow 6
Helen Gow 4
Catherine Gow 2
Alexander Gow 3 Mo

1881 census. William Gow, 61, agricultural Labourer,b. Blair Athol , was living at Blackhall, Persie

Household Members Age Relationship
William Gow 61 Head
Elizabeth Gow 50 Wife
Catherine Gow 12 Daughter
Alexander Gow 10 Son
Grace Gow 8 Daughter


1891 census. William Gow, 72,.retired Agricultural Labourer, b. Blair Athol,  was living at Tamdher, Persie

Name Age
William Gow 72
Betsy Gow 61
Robert Robertson 38
Catherine Gow 22


1892. William Gow, 73, married to Betty McKenzie, labourer, died on 11/1/1892 at lackhll, in the parish of Alyth , Persie, Perthshire. His parents Alexander Gow, crofter, and Helen Gow

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