1851 Census

CountyWigtownshire
ParishKirkcowan
Enumeration Book5
Page5
Schedule13
AddressBarhoise Farm
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NameOther NameRelationshipConditionAgeSexOccupationBirthplace 18411861Notes 
James Forsyth HeadMarried54MFarmer of 140 acres employing 4 lab.Wigtown, Penninghame  
Name James Forsyth
Other Name
Relationship Head
Condition Married
Age 54
Sex M
Occupation Farmer of 140 acres employing 4 lab.
Birthplace Wigtown, Penninghame
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Sarah Forsyth WifeMarried40FFarmer's WifeWigtown, Penninghame  
Name Sarah Forsyth
Other Name
Relationship Wife
Condition Married
Age 40
Sex F
Occupation Farmer's Wife
Birthplace Wigtown, Penninghame
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Jean Forsyth Daughter 7FFarmer's daurWigtown, Kirkcowan  
Name Jean Forsyth
Other Name
Relationship Daughter
Condition
Age 7
Sex F
Occupation Farmer's daur
Birthplace Wigtown, Kirkcowan
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William Forsyth Son 5MFarmer's SonWigtown, Kirkcowan  
Name William Forsyth
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition
Age 5
Sex M
Occupation Farmer's Son
Birthplace Wigtown, Kirkcowan
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Margaret Forsyth Daughter 2FFarmer's daur.Wigtown, Kirkcowan  
Name Margaret Forsyth
Other Name
Relationship Daughter
Condition
Age 2
Sex F
Occupation Farmer's daur.
Birthplace Wigtown, Kirkcowan
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Infant unnamed  Daughter 2 weeksFFarmer's daur.Wigtown, Kirkcowan  
Name Infant unnamed
Other Name
Relationship Daughter
Condition
Age 2 weeks
Sex F
Occupation Farmer's daur.
Birthplace Wigtown, Kirkcowan
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James Alexander ServantUnmarried23MFarm ServantWigtown, Wigtown  
Name James Alexander
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 23
Sex M
Occupation Farm Servant
Birthplace Wigtown, Wigtown
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John Cummerford ServantMarried40MFarm labourerIreland  
Name John Cummerford
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Married
Age 40
Sex M
Occupation Farm labourer
Birthplace Ireland
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James McNalie Servant 10MHerd boyKirkcudbright, Kirkmabreck  
Name James McNalie
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition
Age 10
Sex M
Occupation Herd boy
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Kirkmabreck
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Esther Redeltie ServantUnmarried18FHouse ServantIreland  
Name Esther Redeltie
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 18
Sex F
Occupation House Servant
Birthplace Ireland
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Source Citation
1851 Census, Parish of Kirkcowan, Wigtownshire, Enumeration Book 5, Page 5; Index, Scottish Indexes (https://www.scottishindexes.com/51transcript.aspx?houseid=88805013: accessed 17 May 2026); Original Source: 1851 Scotland Census, National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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