MCKEAND & BOYES

[Claire1]

I am looking for Janet BOYES b 1849 somewhere in Scotland according to 1871/91/1901 UK census and her husband William MCKEAND b 1843 also somewhere in Scotland.

They married in 1877 in Liverpool, but I have no idea where to start looking for them in Scotland.

The enumerators seem to think Scotland is a small place!

Hope SKS can help

Claire

[maclennan25]

could this be them in 1881? if so, the birth info provided helps.

   Dwelling:   26 Palmerston St
   Census Place:   West Derby, Lancashire, England
   Source:   FHL Film 1341886     PRO Ref RG11    Piece 3702    Folio 129    Page 37
   Marr   Age   Sex   Birthplace
William MC KEAND   M   38    M   Kirkcudbright, Scotland
   Rel:   Head
   Occ:   Police Constable
Janet MC KEAND   M   32    F   Kirkcudbright, Scotland
   Rel:   Wife
John Boyes MC KEAND       3    M   Liverpool
   Rel:   Son
William J. MC KEAND       1    M   Liverpool
   Rel:   Son
Alexander MC KEAND   U   29    M   Kirkcudbright, Scotland
   Rel:   Brother
   Occ:   General Labourer



Kircudbright, as far as i know is in Dumfries & Galloway so this looks like a good possible for janet's birth. - did you get her parents names from her marriage cert??

JANET BOYES 
  Female     
 Birth:  26 MAY 1848   Dornock, Dumfries, Scotland
  Father:  WILLIAM BOYES 
  Mother:  JANE BRYSON     
 

i hope this is the family you are looking for.

kind regards,
Lorna.

[Claire1]

Hi Lorna

You are a star! All the census info I could find stated only Scotland as the birthplace. Where did you find the 1881 census from as the ones I've found on the internet were not as complete as yours?

Many, many thanks indeed. i can now carry on searching for a bit longer!

Claire

[maclennan25]

hi Claire,

i purchased the 1881 uk census on disc last october, and have since found it a big help. before i had it, i was completely stuck on more than one thing. - if there is anything else you would like me to look up on it, i would be more than happy to try. (although, i cant always guarantee a quick reply, i will do my best ).

kind regards, Lorna.

[CarolynC]

Hi Lorna

You are a star! All the census info I could find stated only Scotland as the birthplace. Where did you find the 1881 census from as the ones I've found on the internet were not as complete as yours?

Many, many thanks indeed. i can now carry on searching for a bit longer!

Claire

Hi Claire,

I really reccommend buying the 1881 British Census.   It's not expensive U.S. $25.50.   I've had mine for 3-4 years & it's been worth every cent ( though I was extra lucky, a gen. friend bought it as a pressy for me ).

It covers Scotland, Wales, & England.

You can order it online at  http://www.ldscatalog.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogSearchResultView

I would guess that if you are close to a local F.H.S. that you could either buy it, or order it from them.     I'm not close to any F.H.S.'s, so I speak without any real knowledge.   It would be worth ringing them to inquire.

I don't know what I do without mine.    I use it over & over & over again.

Cheers Carolyn