1851 census lookup - Kenneth McLENNAN

[fred2derf]

Hello,

Kenneth McLENNAN/MacLENNAN  b. abt 1831 Ross and Cromarty

A possible brother Donald about 2 years younger.  No parents listed on death reg.

Kenneth was a stone cutter when he married after arriving in Australia in 1855.
Probably half a dozen named Kenneth so I hope occupation helps.

I'd like a look up please for Kenneth in 1851 assuming he was still in Ross and Cromarty.

Thanks,

Fred

[MonicaL]

One possibility from 1851, Fred. However, possible brother Donald is more that 2 years younger...

William McLenan 58, crofter of 6 acres b. Contin
Mary McLenan 42
Kenneth McLenan 20 mason's apprentice b. Contin
William McLenan 14
Ann McLenan 11
Donald McLenan 8
Mary McLenan 5
Henry McLenan 2

Address: New Muire Balvard, Urquhart and Logie Wester, R&C

Monica

[fred2derf]

Hello Monica.

Thanks for looking.

The shipping record in 1855 shows Kenneth as 24 and Donald as 22. I was working on the assumption they were brothers but I have not found a death yet for Donald. I was hoping it listed parents as Kenneth's does not.

They may not be brothers. The family name is rather common in Ross and Cromarty. There are nine listed on the shipping record and most were listed as being from Ross.

I'll have to consider the next step with this one. Perhaps the names of the children born in Australia will help.

Regards,

Fred

[Skoosh]

Fred,  this on the clearing of the MacLennans from Strathconon by its Balfour laird (Prime Minister Balfour's lot).

http://www.electricscotland.com/history/clearances/15.htm

Bests,

Skoosh.

[fred2derf]

Hello Skoosh,

Thanks for the link.

I have several families in my tree connected with the clearances.

Regards,

Fred

[fred2derf]

I'll continue this in a few days when I receive more info.

[RachelMcLennan]

My g g grandfather Alexander McLennan came to Australia in 1863, his brothers John (22) & William (19) Parents John (dead before 1841) mother Margaret. In 1841 census they have a brother, Kenneth born 1828? William is not on census, nor a Donald. But my g g grandfather called his son Donald. :/
     Occupation on passenger listings is ploughman and farm labourer.
Don't think I've really helped any. Good luck!