Thanks for the 1861 transcription Lorraine, and thanks Mike for your suggestions. I took your advice about considering his occupation, and searched FreeCen for an Andrew Gemmell with the occupation of Drainer/Land Drainer in the 1841 census. There was only one match, an Andrew Gemmell in a house full of Drainers in Ross & Cromarty. He is born out of the county, and his age matches, I'm quite confident he's my man. Unfortunately, I couldn't find him in 1851 in the same way. Then again, the 1851 FreeCen census is much less complete. Cheers, Tunji Belgium

Thanks for the 1861 transcription Lorraine, and thanks Mike for your suggestions. I took your advice about considering his occupation, and searched FreeCen for an Andrew Gemmell with the occupation of Drainer/Land Drainer in the 1841 census. There was only one match, an Andrew Gemmell in a house full of Drainers in Ross & Cromarty. He is born out of the county, and his age matches, I'm quite confident he's my man. Unfortunately, I couldn't find him in 1851 in the same way. Then again, the 1851 FreeCen census is much less complete. Cheers, Tunji Belgium