Hi Annie:
Clarify the meaning of "with boarders":
1871 census states Janet's occupation is "letting rooms" but no renters are noted.
1881 census states Janet's occupation is "lodging house keeper" with three renters noted.
Does Janet take boarders at her own address:
I believe this to be correct.
Your latest information suggests Janet did not own the building.
Did Janet re-marry:
1851 census and 1871 census state Janet is a widow.
As I stated earlier, I conclude Janet did not re-marry.
The 1871 census has grand daughter Anne Gray with Janet.
In my opinion, this fact strongly suggests (I will even say confirms) I am correct in thinking the Janet in all census records is, in fact, my Janet.
BUT an address would help.
John Stewart, proprietor in 1875 is not Janet's father.
I do not know if he is related.
The building appears to be on the opposite side of the street.
Janet Gow, tenant in 1875 - does not fit James and Ann Gow's family, as I see it.
I will try and find siblings of James Gow.
James Gow, proprietor 1885.
Maybe James has always owned the building and Janet lived in the building??
John Stewart in 1895 - not a close relative that I am aware of, but Janet did have many relatives in the area.
By 1895, I believe James and Ann are living in Port of Menteith.
I have no idea where Janet Anderson is at this time. If alive she would be 81 years.
David Anderson in 1905 - first David I have come across in Doune. Intrigues me!
Some time ago I looked up Google maps for Main Street, Doune.
In the vicinity where I assume the store and living quarters would be, there are two and three story buildings. I have typically thought Janet had a store on the main floor and lived above. But maybe the buildings I saw are not 19 century buildings.
The Town of Doune web site states there are volunteers who will look up information.
I have tried to contact the Town a couple of times and did not receive a reply. I can see that they do not have time to help every person like myself, but I have to wonder why they advertise this.
There is an interesting shop with hotel on upper floors, in the vicinity my Janet may have lived.
I e-mailed each, asking if they knew any thing about the history of their building and again no reply.
If I book a room at the hotel, I guess I would get a reply.
I do not think I have helped much with this.
I do not know what other information to offer.
I will go back to the Valuation Rolls and do more looking.
Did you pay credits to view the Valuation Rolls?
Thanks again,
Dave