This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KayMcMeekin Surnames: Osborne Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ayr.general/13974.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1891 census in Dalmellington has Francis Osborne age 31 iron miner born Dalry Ayrshire Janet 27 born Whitburn Linlithgowshire children all born Dalmellington Francis Osborne 7 Mary Osborne 6 Thomas Osborne 4 John Osborne 2 Maggie Osborne 6 Months 1901 census the family has moved to nearby Waterside Francis Osborne 43 Janet Osborne 38 Francis Osborne 18 Thomas Osborne 14 John Osborne 12 Maggie Osborne 10 Janet Osborne 8 Esther Osborne 6 Wellington Osborne 1 1871 census has Francis Osborne 15 ironstone miner in Dalry (near Beith) but born in Ireland. This is possible as sometimes they disguised the fact they were Irish! Parents William 57 and Margaret 46 siblings John Osborne Mcconnell 23 and Margaret Osborne 11 all born Ireland. Does this sound right? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.