1851 Census

CountyKirkcudbrightshire
ParishGirthon
Enumeration Book4
Page7
Schedule34
Town/VillageGatehouse of Fleet
Address18 Back Street, N. Side
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NameOther NameRelationshipConditionAgeSexOccupationBirthplace 18411861Notes 
James Gordon HeadMarried41MCart wrightKirkcudbright, Girthon  
Name James Gordon
Other Name
Relationship Head
Condition Married
Age 41
Sex M
Occupation Cart wright
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Girthon
Notes
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Jean GordonClementWifeMarried37F Kirkcudbright, Balmaclellan  
Name Jean Gordon
Other Name Clement
Relationship Wife
Condition Married
Age 37
Sex F
Occupation
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Balmaclellan
Notes
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Peter Gordon SonUnmarried17MApprentice House CarpenterKirkcudbright, Balmaclellan  
Name Peter Gordon
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition Unmarried
Age 17
Sex M
Occupation Apprentice House Carpenter
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Balmaclellan
Notes
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Mary Gordon Daughter 15F Kirkcudbright, Balmaclellan  
Name Mary Gordon
Other Name
Relationship Daughter
Condition
Age 15
Sex F
Occupation
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Balmaclellan
Notes
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James Gordon Son 12Mat schoolKirkcudbright, Gatehouse  
Name James Gordon
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition
Age 12
Sex M
Occupation at school
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Gatehouse
Notes
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Alexander Gordon Son 10Mat schoolKirkcudbright, Gatehouse  
Name Alexander Gordon
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition
Age 10
Sex M
Occupation at school
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Gatehouse
Notes
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Thomas Gordon Son 7Mat schoolKirkcudbright, Gatehouse Not Alive 
Name Thomas Gordon
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition
Age 7
Sex M
Occupation at school
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Gatehouse
Notes
1841 Census Not Alive
1861 Census
William Gordon Son 4Mat schoolKirkcudbright, Gatehouse Not Alive 
Name William Gordon
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition
Age 4
Sex M
Occupation at school
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Gatehouse
Notes
1841 Census Not Alive
1861 Census
Robert Gordon Son 1M Kirkcudbright, Gatehouse Not Alive 
Name Robert Gordon
Other Name
Relationship Son
Condition
Age 1
Sex M
Occupation
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Gatehouse
Notes
1841 Census Not Alive
1861 Census
David McClellanGordonSonUnmarried20MJourneyman Cart wrightKirkcudbright, Balmaclellan  
Name David McClellan
Other Name Gordon
Relationship Son
Condition Unmarried
Age 20
Sex M
Occupation Journeyman Cart wright
Birthplace Kirkcudbright, Balmaclellan
Notes
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Grace Clement Mother-in-lawWidow87FPauper - FarmerDumfries, Dumfries  
Name Grace Clement
Other Name
Relationship Mother-in-law
Condition Widow
Age 87
Sex F
Occupation Pauper - Farmer
Birthplace Dumfries, Dumfries
Notes
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Source Citation
1851 Census, Parish of Girthon, Kirkcudbrightshire, Enumeration Book 4, Page 7; Index, Scottish Indexes (https://www.scottishindexes.com/51transcript.aspx?houseid=86604034: accessed 04 May 2026); Original Source: 1851 Scotland Census, National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland.

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