1851 Census

CountyKirkcudbrightshire
ParishGirthon
Enumeration Book2
Page11
Schedule48
Town/VillageGatehouse of Fleet
AddressAnne Street
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NameOther NameRelationshipConditionAgeSexOccupationBirthplace 18411861Notes 
Henry Foster HeadMarried39MInn-Keeper & farmer of 95 acres (employing 3 men)England  
Name Henry Foster
Other Name
Relationship Head
Condition Married
Age 39
Sex M
Occupation Inn-Keeper & farmer of 95 acres (employing 3 men)
Birthplace England
Notes
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Mary FosterWaughWifeMarried32F Kirkcudbright, Irongray  
Name Mary Foster
Other Name Waugh
Relationship Wife
Condition Married
Age 32
Sex F
Occupation
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Irongray
Notes
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Robt. Foster Son 8MScholarDumfries, Dumfries Not Alive 
Name Robt. Foster
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition
Age 8
Sex M
Occupation Scholar
Birthplace Dumfries, Dumfries
Notes
1841 Census Not Alive
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Thomas Foster Son 6MScholarDumfries, Dumfries Not Alive 
Name Thomas Foster
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition
Age 6
Sex M
Occupation Scholar
Birthplace Dumfries, Dumfries
Notes
1841 Census Not Alive
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Jane Foster Daughter 4F Dumfries, Dumfries Not Alive 
Name Jane Foster
Other Name
Relationship Daughter
Condition
Age 4
Sex F
Occupation
Birthplace Dumfries, Dumfries
Notes
1841 Census Not Alive
1861 Census
John Foster Son 2M Kirkcudbright, Girthon Not Alive 
Name John Foster
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition
Age 2
Sex M
Occupation
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Girthon
Notes
1841 Census Not Alive
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William Foster Son 2 monthsM Kirkcudbright, Girthon Not Alive 
Name William Foster
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition
Age 2 months
Sex M
Occupation
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Girthon
Notes
1841 Census Not Alive
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Jane Waugh Mother-in-lawWidow76F Dumfries, Keir  
Name Jane Waugh
Other Name
Relationship Mother-in-law
Condition Widow
Age 76
Sex F
Occupation
Birthplace Dumfries, Keir
Notes
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John Hutcheon ServantUnmarried25MPostboyKirkcudbright, Girthon  
Name John Hutcheon
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 25
Sex M
Occupation Postboy
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Girthon
Notes
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Hugh Hutcheon ServantUnmarried15MBootsKirkcudbright, Girthon  
Name Hugh Hutcheon
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 15
Sex M
Occupation Boots
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Girthon
Notes
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Agnes Carlisle ServantUnmarried45FHouse ServantKirkcudbright, Minnigaff  
Name Agnes Carlisle
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 45
Sex F
Occupation House Servant
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Minnigaff
Notes
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Mary Armstrong ServantUnmarried30FWaiterKirkcudbright, Troqueer  
Name Mary Armstrong
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 30
Sex F
Occupation Waiter
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Troqueer
Notes
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Agnes Tait ServantUnmarried21FHouse MaidKirkcudbright, Urr  
Name Agnes Tait
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 21
Sex F
Occupation House Maid
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Urr
Notes
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Mary Newall ServantUnmarried20FDairy MaidKirkcudbright, Buittle  
Name Mary Newall
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 20
Sex F
Occupation Dairy Maid
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Buittle
Notes
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Janet Graham ServantUnmarried20FNurseEngland  
Name Janet Graham
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 20
Sex F
Occupation Nurse
Birthplace England
Notes
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Jacob Hillan TravellerWidower55MClothier DumfriesNorthumberland, Gosforth See Notes1841 821/1 p17; wife's name is Harriet
Name Jacob Hillan
Other Name
Relationship Traveller
Condition Widower
Age 55
Sex M
Occupation Clothier Dumfries
Birthplace Northumberland, Gosforth
Notes 1841 821/1 p17; wife's name is Harriet
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William McAllum TravellerUnmarried37MWool MerchantPerth, Crieff  
Name William McAllum
Other Name
Relationship Traveller
Condition Unmarried
Age 37
Sex M
Occupation Wool Merchant
Birthplace Perth, Crieff
Notes
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John Robertson TravellerMarried30MManchester goodsMidlothian, South Leith  
Name John Robertson
Other Name
Relationship Traveller
Condition Married
Age 30
Sex M
Occupation Manchester goods
Birthplace Midlothian, South Leith
Notes
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James Stewart TravellerMarried36MMusic Seller from Edinr.Moray, Abernethy  
Name James Stewart
Other Name
Relationship Traveller
Condition Married
Age 36
Sex M
Occupation Music Seller from Edinr.
Birthplace Moray, Abernethy
Notes
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William Lawson TravellerMarried40MClothier DumfriesDumfries, Dumfries  
Name William Lawson
Other Name
Relationship Traveller
Condition Married
Age 40
Sex M
Occupation Clothier Dumfries
Birthplace Dumfries, Dumfries
Notes
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Source Citation
1851 Census, Parish of Girthon, Kirkcudbrightshire, Enumeration Book 2, Page 11; Index, Scottish Indexes (https://www.scottishindexes.com/51transcript.aspx?houseid=86602048: accessed 01 May 2026); Original Source: 1851 Scotland Census, National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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