Many thanks for your comments which are really helpful. Ive found Martins death certificate on Scotland's People which shows that he died 6 April 1866 at Uisken, aged 74 and the death was notified by Duncan Campbell (nephew) not present, which could also contribute for the age discrepancy. Shows married to Christina Beaton, so am sure its the right one and parents listed as Archibald Campbell and Margaret McGilvray. Ian, i didnt know about the rounding of ages in 1841. Jan, i have a photo of Martin Campbell, and he certainly looked like he had a hard life! Kevin On Sunday, September 22, 2013, Kevin wrote: > Hi all, > > I was reviewing the information i have and noticed an anomaly i hope that > someone can help with. This is in relation to Martin Campbell (abt 1784 - > abt 1866, Kilfinichen)( my GGG Grandfather) and his wife Christina Beaton > (abt 1804 - 1890). > > I see on the tree i have, that in the 1841 census at Ardchiavaig i have > the following: > Martin Campbell 35. Ag Lab > Christina 32 > Margaret 70 (McGillivray?) > John. 16 > Archibald 14 > Margaret. 12 > Jannet. 10 > Donald. 8 > Nicol 6 > Alexander. 4 > Anne/a. 1 > > Whereas on the 1851 census at Ardchiavaig is > Martin. 57. Cottar receiving alms > Christina 47 > Donald 17 > Nicol. 15 > Alexander. 13 > Ann. 11 > Elizabeth. 9 > Angus. 6 > James. 4 > > Given the similarities with the age of the children, and that assumed that > John, Archibald, Margaret and Jannet have moved out, what could explain the > age variations for Martin and Christina? Could they have lied in order to > receive alms? Or are they just not the same family. > > Any thoughts, comments or suggestions much appreciated! > > Many thanks in advance, > > Kevin >