Hi I haven't posted a request on any of my Scottish ancestors on this forum yet but have hit a brick wall and wondered if anyone can help.
I have estimated Donald's birth around 1838 in Strath on Skye. His death was on 14/12/1875 in Alloa aged 38. His parents were Donald Anderson (farmer) and his mother was Mary McKinnon. He died by slipping on a piece of orange peel whilst on beat and broke his leg which turned infected and he died as a result.
I have him on the 1841 census in Strath on Skye with his parents, brother Roderick and sister Flora aged 5. I have him on the 1851 census again in Strath with his parents and sister.
The problem is with the 1861 census. The only Donald Anderson I can find is in Port Glasgow age 24 occupation labourer and birth is given as Invernesshire (Skye is part of Invernesshire). Looks like he may be boarding but I haven't managed to find any more Donalds. I have his father Donald snr still in Strath in 1861.
In 1871 I have him in Campbeltown age 32 with occupation policeman (which fits) and place of birth as Strath in Skye. He is boarding and wife Margaret and 2 children are living in Tayinloan in Killean.
Basically I am looking to see if anyone can help with Donald's birth and if there are any more possibilities for 1861 census.
Thanks
Steven
I have estimated Donald's birth around 1838 in Strath on Skye. His death was on 14/12/1875 in Alloa aged 38. His parents were Donald Anderson (farmer) and his mother was Mary McKinnon. He died by slipping on a piece of orange peel whilst on beat and broke his leg which turned infected and he died as a result.
I have him on the 1841 census in Strath on Skye with his parents, brother Roderick and sister Flora aged 5. I have him on the 1851 census again in Strath with his parents and sister.
The problem is with the 1861 census. The only Donald Anderson I can find is in Port Glasgow age 24 occupation labourer and birth is given as Invernesshire (Skye is part of Invernesshire). Looks like he may be boarding but I haven't managed to find any more Donalds. I have his father Donald snr still in Strath in 1861.
In 1871 I have him in Campbeltown age 32 with occupation policeman (which fits) and place of birth as Strath in Skye. He is boarding and wife Margaret and 2 children are living in Tayinloan in Killean.
Basically I am looking to see if anyone can help with Donald's birth and if there are any more possibilities for 1861 census.
Thanks
Steven
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