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There is this John with father Robert living in Kirkmaiden, Wigtownshire;
1881 Census
Robert Harkness, 47, Head, Ag Lab
Eliz Harkness, 47, Wife
Andrew Harkness, 21, Son, Ag Lab
David Harkness, 19, Son, Ag Lab
Robert Harkness, 12, Son, Ag Lab
JOHN Harkness, 9, Son, Scholar
All born Ireland****
Mercels connection William and Catherine Harkness (Catherine maiden name Hamilton) are too old to be your Johns Parents as they were born c 1811-15 and c 1807-1811.
William/Catherine had a Son Robert 1840 who must have died as on Census after 1841 they name another Son Robert in 1848.
1881 this Robert is married and in Renfrewshire. He has no Son John.
1881 Census
Robt Harkness, 33, Head, Mar, Seaman, born Kirkmaiden, Wightonshire**
Mary Harkness, 26
Mary Ann Harkness, 8
Cathrine Harkness, 6
Agnes Harkness, 4
Robt Harkness, 2
Elizth Harkness, 6 mths
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