James Wight

[Gardener]

There is a James Wight b.abt. 1825, in Leith in 1881 census.
Could somebody please tell me what his occupation is then, and in 1871?
Thanks a lot.

Oh oh! There seems to be another born abt 1830! I am looking for a horse/cattle dealer.

[rosie17]

Where was James born the one in 1825 the James  1830 was born Aberdeen

[rosie17]

The James Wight b 1825 living in Leith was living 15,Church Street his wife's name is Isabella and his occupation Steam Boat Fireman have not seen him 1871 census in Leith

[Gardener]

Thanks a lot. I'm not sure which one it is.
All I have to go in is "My early visitors proved to be Mr. Slimond and Mr. Wight, of Leith, whose acquaintance I had the pleasure of making in the previous spring" which was written in 1875. And I think it is the same as a James Wight who called himself middle-aged in 1875, and I think had some Edinburgh connection. So the one born 1825 looks possible.

I will have to see if I can find more to go on. Thanks for your time and trouble.