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    1. [PERTHSHIRE] Farms and locations in Blairgowrie
    2. Linda
    3. Hi, I'm posting this in hope someone may be able to shed some light on a few area's my ancestors lived. I am researching the WILSON family that lived mostly in Blairgowrie. In the 1851 Scotland Census records my ancestor David WILSON and family were living at: Gothens, Lethendy, Perthshire. His occupation is noted as - Farmer of 150 Acres with 3 Labourers. In the 1861 census the address remains the same and occupation is still Farmer, although now of 130 Acres, 3 Labourers and 1 boy. At the time of the 1871 census David and his then second wife were living at 25 Allan St Blairgowrie and occupation was Merchant Grocery Spirits. I can't seem to find any information on "Gothens" and would love to know if this was possibly the name of the farm, something to do with the landholder????? The second area of question relates to David's son James WILSON. At the time of the 1881 census, James and his wife and children were residing at: Marlee Inn, Blairgowrie. His occupation is: Innkeeper Farmer of 65 Acres of which 50 arable employing 2 men. Again I have not been able to find any information surrounding the Marlee Inn? Thirdly still relates to James WILSON and his wife Marjory and children. At the time of the 1891 census, the family was living at: Hillbarns Farm House, Blairgowrie. The 1901 census shows the family still residing at this address. James is not listed in the 1891 census as he died in 1888 the address is on the parish register for his death. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Kindest regards Linda Australia

    08/15/2010 09:49:53