William Gow 1820- 1892
agricultural labourer
Ignore the blue in the censuses!!
1820 William Gow was born Blair Athol, Perthshire, to Alexander Gow & Helen Gow
1841 census.William Gow, 20, was living at Lair, Kirkmichael, Perthshire
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| James Gow | 60 |
| William Cuttie | 60 |
| Anne Cuttie | 55 |
| Alexander Gow | 50 |
| Helen Gow | 50 |
| Jane Lamont | 30 |
| William Gow | 20 |
| Janet Gow | 15 |
| Robert Stewart | 15 |
| Robert Lamont | 1 |
1851 census . William Gow, 33, Agricultural Labourer, born Showan, Perthshire, was living at Finegand, Kirkmichael, Perthshire.
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| Helen Gon | 65 |
| Alexander Gen | 63 |
| Thomas Mckenzie | 62 |
| Anne Mckenzie | 59 |
| Andrew Mckenzie | 43 |
| Elizabeth Mckenzie | 43 |
| William Gon | 33 |
| Janet Gon | 27 |
| Robert Mckenzie | 22 |
| Andrew Mckenzie | 11 |
| Janet Gon | 8 |
| Mary Mckenzie | 7 |
1855 His mother Helen Gow, 68, died on 4/10/1855 in the ground of Finegaud in this parish, Kilmichael. Married to Alexander Gow, weaver. Mother of 7, named, children, aged 40-22. Born ?Calavine? , parish of Blairatholl , 29 years in parish Her parents: Patrick Gow, ag. lab., & Christian Mc??hone?, agricultural labourer & Christiam ??. Buried in the church yard of Glenshee.
1859. David Gow was born, illegitimate , May 17 Fineguard, Kirkmichael, Perth, to William & Betty McKinzie. His b.c on her page, the father being named
1861 census. William Gow, 40, agricultural Labourer, was living at 8 Fin: Dist Know Head Weaver's House, Glenshee, Perthshire. born Blair Athol
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| Alexander Gow | 74 |
| William Ross | 71 |
| George Wilson | 48 |
| John Sharp | 41 |
| William Gow | 40 |
| Janet Gow | 36 |
| John Robertson | 7 |
1861. William Gow married Betty McKenzie in Persie on 13/12/1861 . I wonder why they waited 2 & 1/2 years after the birth of their son to marry?? Robert Robinson 1853/6? His parents Alexander Gow, woollen weaver, & Helen Gow; hers Alexander McKenzie, road surfaceman & Ann Melville
1871 census. William Gow, 50, agricultural Labourer, was living at Finegand, Knowhead, Glenshee
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| William Gow | 50 |
| Betsey Gow | 38 |
| Thomas Edward | 19 |
| David Gow | 11 |
| Mary Gow | 6 |
| Helen Gow | 4 |
| Catherine Gow | 2 |
| Alexander Gow | 3 Mo |
1881 census. William Gow, 61, agricultural Labourer,b. Blair Athol , was living at Blackhall, Persie
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| William Gow | 61 | Head |
| Elizabeth Gow | 50 | Wife |
| Catherine Gow | 12 | Daughter |
| Alexander Gow | 10 | Son |
| Grace Gow | 8 | Daughter |
1891 census. William Gow, 72,.retired Agricultural Labourer, b. Blair Athol, was living at Tamdher, Persie
| Name | Age |
|---|---|
| William Gow | 72 |
| Betsy Gow | 61 |
| Robert Robertson | 38 |
| Catherine Gow | 22 |
1892. William Gow, 73, married to Betty McKenzie, labourer, died on 11/1/1892 at lackhll, in the parish of Alyth , Persie, Perthshire. His parents Alexander Gow, crofter, and Helen Gow
