Hi Betty,
A bit more time than I had earlier but thought I would post it just incase I forgot as now I can refer back to where I found it no problem
Okay, the rest...
Usinish, South Uist, Inverness-shire
1861
Alexander Harp Head M 41 Prin. Lighthousekeeper Knockando Moray-shire
Helen Harp Wife M 39 Arbroath Forfar-shire
Margaret Harp Dau 14 Rothes Moray-shire
Maryann Amelia Harp Dau 12 Scholar Rosemarkie Ross-shire Twin
Elizabeth Harp Dau 12 Scholar Rosemarkie Ross-shire Twin
Jane Harp Dau 10 Scholar Rosemarkie Ross-shire
Alexander Harp Son 8 Scholar Rosemarkie Ross-shire
William Harp Son 6 Scholar Tarbet Cromarty-shire
Helen Harp Dau 2 Lochalsh Ross-shire
Did you have all the kids or is this new info?
Annie
Now I am confused!The Alexander Harp I have was a Light Keeper working for the Northern Commisioners of Lights.According to this 1861c he would have been b.1820! I have him baptised 6.12 1783.Duffus Morayshire.
It also states in the 1861c that his wife is Helen.According to my Alexander he married a Margaret Guthrie 31 Dec 1813 at Fourdon,Kincardinshire.Margaret was bapt 11th Sept 1782 in Arbuthnot,Kincardinshire.
Not sure if her parents were Robert Guthrie & Jean Christie.
1841c @ Peterhead Lighthouse & 1851c 10 Canal St,Greyfriars,Aberdeen.
Another point is the children:
This is what I have:Jean bapt.28.2 1816 Arbroath,Helen & Elizabeth bapt 13.1.1819(poss twins)
Margaret b.1822,Isabella b.1824 & Ann Amelia (my 3x Gt Grandmother) b.circa 1826.These 3 all b.Isle of Man.This info was acquired from Isle of Man records & apparently Alexander Harp was working at lighthouses there at the time.I also have son James b.1820 but not sure where.
In the 1861c which you have sent me details of there are similar names of the children but the dates differ somewhat.The spouse of Alexander has the name Helen not Margaret.
Any advice appreciated please.
Kind regards
Betty