1861 Renfrewshire SCO - HARPER

[surfmate]

Looking for James Harper b Paisley and wife Catherine. James would be abt age 37.  Can't find him in 1851 but have his death record in 1878 in Paisley. I have no info on his chn so hoping someone can assist with this request

[runningbear]

hi pal, i cannot find a james that matches your description, the only james and catherine i can find, is a james age 23!!!! not in paisley!!!!

any more clues?

Joe

[capricorn]

1861 census has the following James Harper. living in Glasgow.

Catherine Harper 14  born Renfrewshire, no relationship given
Elizabeth Harper 16 born Renfrewshire, daughter
Isabella Harper 9  born Glasgow, daughter
James Harper 40  born Johnston, Renfrewshire, occ. calico printer
Mary Harper 4  born Glasgow, daughter
Rachel Harper 38  born Paisley, Renfrewshire, wife
Sarah Harper 2 born Glasgow, daughter
Wm Harper 19  born Barrhead, Renfrewshire, nephew.

Census has his wife listed as Rachel, but in IGI it looks like the children's parents are listed as James Harper and Catherine Keith

Liz