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1851 census look up, please.

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Hilary

Hilary Report 13 Jan 2016 11:35

Is it possible to see if any Kerr's were living in Scotts Close , Dalkeith (Scotland) on 1851 census. My 3x gt. grandfather William was living with his daughter Janet, as a pauper on 1851 census in Fountainbridge, Edinburgh. He must have died between 1851 & 1855 when registration began in Scotland. I have found a William Kerr's death in 1852 at Scotts Close, Dalkeith. I have the death details from Scotlands People but does'nt give any info to tell me if he is my ancestor. Just wondered if he moved to be with another member of family to be looked after. Grasping at straws.
There are quite a few Kerr's in Dalkeith, alot of them my lot.
Thanks Hilary

greyghost

greyghost Report 13 Jan 2016 11:48

Gray's Close, Donaldson's Close, North Wynd, Pursell's Close, Back Street, The Manse, Wilson's Close, and last (of course) Scott's Close. This is the only Scott's Close one -

1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
Scotts Closs Dukes Property, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland

First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
Wm Kerr Head Married Male 74 1777 Chelsea Pensioner Peeblesshire, Scotland
Jean Gunn Wife Married Female 61 1790 - Berwickshire, Scotland

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greyghost

greyghost Report 13 Jan 2016 11:57

Your William ??

1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription
Fountain Bridge, 162, St Cuthbert's, Midlothian, Scotland

First name(s) Last name Relationship Marital status Gender Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
William Kerr Head Widower Male 76 1775 Pauper Formerly Quarrier Linlithgowshire (West Lothian), Scotland
Janet Kerr Daughter Unmarried Female 35 1816 Housekeeper Linlithgowshire (West Lothian), Scotland
John Webster Lodger Unmarried Male 14 1837 Scholar Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Hilary

Hilary Report 13 Jan 2016 12:05

Thanks greyghost. Looks like it was that William Kerr's death I found & not my ancestor. Don't think I will ever get back any further on my William.
Yes that is my family on 1851 census.
Hilary

greyghost

greyghost Report 13 Jan 2016 12:13

These are the deaths 1855 onwards. There is an Edinburgh one -
Your SR Deaths Search Returns
You searched for: Surname: "kerr"; Surname Option: Exact; Forename: "william"; Forename Option: Prefix; Sex: "Any"; Year From: 1855; Year To: 1877; Birth Year: 1775; Birth Year Range: 5;

No Year Surname/Maiden Name Forename Mother'sSurname OtherSurnames S ex A ge District City/County/MR GROSData
1 1855 KERR WILLIAM M 79 GLASGOW CENTRAL DISTRICT GLASGOW CITY/LANARK 644/01 1012
2 1856 KERR WILLIAM MCNEIL M 78 CLYDE GLASGOW CITY/LANARK 644/05 0210
3 1858 KERR WILLIAM RALSTON M 78 ABBEY BURGH /RENFREW 559/01 0165
4 1858 KERR WILLIAM WATSON M 86 LIBERTON (MIDLOTHIAN) EDINBURGH CITY/MIDLOTHIAN 693/00 0052 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<
5 1867 KERR WILLIAM M 89 GIRVAN /AYR 594/00 0011
6 1855 KERR WILLIAMINA PATERSON PATERSON F 75 INCH (WIGTOWN) /WIGTOWN 886/00 0052

greyghost

greyghost Report 13 Jan 2016 12:16

However, what about this one in the pre registration era - St Cuthberts is the area where he was on the 1851 census. Scotland's People credits will allow you to look at and download the details.
It's the one below the Dalkeith one on the list -
No Date Surname Forename Other Name/Frame No Sex Parish City/County GROSData
27/02/1852 KERR WILLIAM ----- M ST CUTHBERT'S EDINBURGH CITY CITY/MIDLOTHIAN 685/02 0600 0067

there are various others including another Midlothian one

06/12/1853 KERR WILLIAM THOMAS KERR M PENICUIK /MIDLOTHIAN 697/00 0040 0533

Hilary

Hilary Report 13 Jan 2016 14:52

Hi greyghost, I have that image for that William in St Cuthberts, that one says his profession was Edinburgh Police. Says my William was a pauper on 1851 census so most likely in a paupers grave with no records. My only hope now is to try a trip to Edinburgh & go to the Library & see if there are any records of him receiving poor relief, can't find a beginning, marriage or end for him. Will keep trying all avenues.
Thanks