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