1851 Census

CountyDumfriesshire
ParishKirkmichael
Enumeration Book7
Page10
Schedule28
AddressCourance House
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NameOther NameRelationshipConditionAgeSexOccupationBirthplace 18411861Notes 
James S. Wightman HeadMarried51MProprietor of Lands of Courance J.P. farming 182 acres imploying 10 farm LabDumfries, Kirkmichael  
Name James S. Wightman
Other Name
Relationship Head
Condition Married
Age 51
Sex M
Occupation Proprietor of Lands of Courance J.P. farming 182 acres imploying 10 farm Lab
Birthplace Dumfries, Kirkmichael
Notes
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C. Cardilia R. S. Wightman WifeMarried32FWifeMidlothian, Edinburgh  
Name C. Cardilia R. S. Wightman
Other Name
Relationship Wife
Condition Married
Age 32
Sex F
Occupation Wife
Birthplace Midlothian, Edinburgh
Notes
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John S. Wightman SonUnmarried5MSonMidlothian, Edinburgh Not Alive 
Name John S. Wightman
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition Unmarried
Age 5
Sex M
Occupation Son
Birthplace Midlothian, Edinburgh
Notes
1841 Census Not Alive
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Cardilia R. C. S. Wightman DaughterUnmarried2FDaurMidlothian, Edinburgh Not Alive 
Name Cardilia R. C. S. Wightman
Other Name
Relationship Daughter
Condition Unmarried
Age 2
Sex F
Occupation Daur
Birthplace Midlothian, Edinburgh
Notes
1841 Census Not Alive
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James C. S. Wightman SonUnmarriedund 4 moMSonMidlothian, Edinburgh Not Alive 
Name James C. S. Wightman
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition Unmarried
Age und 4 mo
Sex M
Occupation Son
Birthplace Midlothian, Edinburgh
Notes
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Marget S. Wightman MotherWidow89Fmother of H of famelyDumfries, Kirkmichael  
Name Marget S. Wightman
Other Name
Relationship Mother
Condition Widow
Age 89
Sex F
Occupation mother of H of famely
Birthplace Dumfries, Kirkmichael
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Elezebth Byiers ServantUnmarried23FNurseDumfries, St. Mungo  
Name Elezebth Byiers
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 23
Sex F
Occupation Nurse
Birthplace Dumfries, St. Mungo
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Agness Broatch ServantUnmarried23FKitcen maidDumfries, Kirkmichael  
Name Agness Broatch
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 23
Sex F
Occupation Kitcen maid
Birthplace Dumfries, Kirkmichael
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Mary Bryden ServantUnmarried20FHouse maidDumfries, Johnstone  
Name Mary Bryden
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 20
Sex F
Occupation House maid
Birthplace Dumfries, Johnstone
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Mary McAlester ServantUnmarried27FDary maidDumfries, Tinwald  
Name Mary McAlester
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 27
Sex F
Occupation Dary maid
Birthplace Dumfries, Tinwald
Notes
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David Bell ServantUnmarried20MGroomDumfries, St. Mungo  
Name David Bell
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 20
Sex M
Occupation Groom
Birthplace Dumfries, St. Mungo
Notes
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James Bryden ServantUnmarried17Mhouse boyDumfries, Kirkpatrick Juxta  
Name James Bryden
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 17
Sex M
Occupation house boy
Birthplace Dumfries, Kirkpatrick Juxta
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Alexr. Patterson ServantUnmarried16Mfarm ServDumfries, Dalton  
Name Alexr. Patterson
Other Name
Relationship Servant
Condition Unmarried
Age 16
Sex M
Occupation farm Serv
Birthplace Dumfries, Dalton
Notes
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Source Citation
1851 Census, Parish of Kirkmichael, Dumfriesshire, Enumeration Book 7, Page 10; Index, Scottish Indexes (https://www.scottishindexes.com/51transcript.aspx?houseid=83607028: accessed 30 Jul 2025); Original Source: 1851 Scotland Census, National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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