> would anyone know the best way to access the 1841, 51, 61 ,or 1871 for Scotland in particular the Roberton parish. I am trying to establish the place of birth of Francis Armstrong born around 1802 who lived at Henwoodie Cottage on the outskirts of Craik Forest near Roberton. Thanks in advance > It depends where you live. I see from you're in the UK, but it would have been helpful if you'd given the town/county. Most LDS centres can get the films for you. Many main libraries in Scotland, at least, will have the ones for their area, as will the assorted FHSs. The Scottish genealogy Society in Edinburgh has a full set, as does the GRO in New register House on Prince's St. Lesley Robertson

The 1851 Census is for Roberton is on-Line at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~agene/census/selroberton.htm You will note for this census and this parish that the women are all listed my their maiden names. Your Francis is there Sheila I Hale Lesley Robertson wrote: > > > would anyone know the best way to access the 1841, 51, 61 ,or > 1871 for Scotland in particular the Roberton parish. I am trying to > establish the place of birth of Francis Armstrong born around 1802 who lived > at Henwoodie Cottage on the outskirts of Craik Forest near Roberton. Thanks > in advance > >