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Granny Grumps

Granny Grumps Report 14 Feb 2008 11:51

I have Adam Martin born somewhere around 1854 in Glasgow as he is on 1871 aged 17yrs, his parents are Alexander Martin and Isabella McKillop marrried in 1852, cannot find him on 1861 census, know he went to Austrailia in 1862 where he married and died...............this is big brick wall for me and would appreciate and demolition teams help.
Thank you. Helen frustrated granny.

Vera

Vera Report 14 Feb 2008 11:58

Hi Helen,



1861
Alexander Martin
Age: 30
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1831
Relationship: Head
Spouse's name : Isabella
Gender: Male
Where born: Campleton, Argyleshire
Registration Number: 644/9
Registration district: Tradeston
Civil Parish: Glasgow Govan
County: Lanarkshire
Address: 73 King St
Occupation: Mason (journeyman)
ED: 45
Page: 15 (click to see others on page)
Household schedule number: 76
Line: 7
Roll: CSSCT1861_110
Household Members: Name Age
Adam Martin 5
Alexander Martin 30
Alexander Martin 8
Catherine Martin 11 Mo
Isabella Martin 32
Isabella Martin 3


Regards Vera

Vera

Vera Report 14 Feb 2008 12:02

Hi Helen,
When did he go to Australia?

Regards Vera

Granny Grumps

Granny Grumps Report 14 Feb 2008 12:05

Vera................Thank you so much................how did you do that i have spent £12 in scotlands people since last night and could not find him. x

He went in 1882 to Austrailia Vera................now stuck with birth.

Vera

Vera Report 14 Feb 2008 12:08

Hi Helen,
Oh no!!! Hope you don't mind me saying ....always try us first....

Regards Vera

Vera

Vera Report 14 Feb 2008 12:09

Helen,
Unfortunately I cannot help there....but you could ask someone else on Genes...they might be able to help with the birth.

Good Luck.


Regards Vera