1851 Census

CountyRoxburghshire
ParishMelrose
Enumeration Book14
Page12
Schedule50
Town/VillageMelrose
AddressMarket place
Location NotesMarket Square, east side
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NameOther NameRelationshipConditionAgeSexOccupationBirthplace 18411861Notes 
Thos. Paterson HeadMarried51MGrocer & Ironmonger (empg. 6 Persons)Berwick, Earlston Link 
Name Thos. Paterson
Other Name
Relationship Head
Condition Married
Age 51
Sex M
Occupation Grocer & Ironmonger (empg. 6 Persons)
Birthplace Berwick, Earlston
Notes
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Margt. Paterson WifeMarried49F Roxburgh, Kelso Link 
Name Margt. Paterson
Other Name
Relationship Wife
Condition Married
Age 49
Sex F
Occupation
Birthplace Roxburgh, Kelso
Notes
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William Paterson SonUnmarried25MShopman GrocerRoxburgh, Melrose Link 
Name William Paterson
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition Unmarried
Age 25
Sex M
Occupation Shopman Grocer
Birthplace Roxburgh, Melrose
Notes
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Janet Paterson DaughterUnmarried23F Roxburgh, Melrose LinkLinkto marry William Milne
Name Janet Paterson
Other Name
Relationship Daughter
Condition Unmarried
Age 23
Sex F
Occupation
Birthplace Roxburgh, Melrose
Notes to marry William Milne
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Archd. Paterson SonUnmarried21MShopman GrocerRoxburgh, Melrose Link 
Name Archd. Paterson
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition Unmarried
Age 21
Sex M
Occupation Shopman Grocer
Birthplace Roxburgh, Melrose
Notes
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Elspeth Paterson DaughterUnmarried20F Roxburgh, Melrose Link 
Name Elspeth Paterson
Other Name
Relationship Daughter
Condition Unmarried
Age 20
Sex F
Occupation
Birthplace Roxburgh, Melrose
Notes
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Agnes Paterson DaughterUnmarried18F Roxburgh, Melrose Link 
Name Agnes Paterson
Other Name
Relationship Daughter
Condition Unmarried
Age 18
Sex F
Occupation
Birthplace Roxburgh, Melrose
Notes
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John B. Paterson SonUnmarried16MShopman GrocerRoxburgh, Melrose Link 
Name John B. Paterson
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition Unmarried
Age 16
Sex M
Occupation Shopman Grocer
Birthplace Roxburgh, Melrose
Notes
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Isabella Paterson DaughterUnmarried14FScholarRoxburgh, Melrose Link 
Name Isabella Paterson
Other Name
Relationship Daughter
Condition Unmarried
Age 14
Sex F
Occupation Scholar
Birthplace Roxburgh, Melrose
Notes
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Thomas Paterson SonUnmarried12MScholarRoxburgh, Melrose Link 
Name Thomas Paterson
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition Unmarried
Age 12
Sex M
Occupation Scholar
Birthplace Roxburgh, Melrose
Notes
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Margt. Paterson DaughterUnmarried10FScholarRoxburgh, Melrose LinkLink 
Name Margt. Paterson
Other Name
Relationship Daughter
Condition Unmarried
Age 10
Sex F
Occupation Scholar
Birthplace Roxburgh, Melrose
Notes
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Cathrine Paterson DaughterUnmarried8FScholarRoxburgh, Melrose Not Alive 
Name Cathrine Paterson
Other Name
Relationship Daughter
Condition Unmarried
Age 8
Sex F
Occupation Scholar
Birthplace Roxburgh, Melrose
Notes
1841 Census Not Alive
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Robt. Paterson SonUnmarried7MScholarRoxburgh, Melrose Not Alive 
Name Robt. Paterson
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition Unmarried
Age 7
Sex M
Occupation Scholar
Birthplace Roxburgh, Melrose
Notes
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James Rae ApprenticeUnmarried15MMerchant (Grocer &c) appce.Roxburgh, St. Boswells  
Name James Rae
Other Name
Relationship Apprentice
Condition Unmarried
Age 15
Sex M
Occupation Merchant (Grocer &c) appce.
Birthplace Roxburgh, St. Boswells
Notes
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Andw. Smith PorterUnmarried18MMerchant (Grocer &c) PorterRoxburgh, Roberton  
Name Andw. Smith
Other Name
Relationship Porter
Condition Unmarried
Age 18
Sex M
Occupation Merchant (Grocer &c) Porter
Birthplace Roxburgh, Roberton
Notes
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Eliz. Purves ServantUnmarried17FHouse ServantBerwick, Coldstream  
Name Eliz. Purves
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 17
Sex F
Occupation House Servant
Birthplace Berwick, Coldstream
Notes
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Source Citation
1851 Census, Parish of Melrose, Roxburghshire, Enumeration Book 14, Page 12; Index, Scottish Indexes (https://www.scottishindexes.com/51transcript.aspx?houseid=79914050: accessed 21 Sep 2024); Original Source: 1851 Scotland Census, National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Transcription - Copyright Graham Maxwell 2011-2015.
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