Anyone possess 1871 Census for Ayr locale on CD?

[q98]

Looking for a McCREADIE family in vicinity of Ayr with at least two sons; James (b. circa 1862) and Hugh (b. circa 1865); i.e. approximately 9 and 6 years of age respectively at Census time.

Both died as a result of an explosion (9th September 1898) at Drumley Pit, Annbank (6 miles east of Ayr). James was killed outright while brother Hugh deceased 3 days later. James left a widow and 6 ( I believe) children while Hugh was single.

There were many McCreadies in Ayrshire around this time but my records do not hold a family with sons of these ages nor names. From the Census information, I can locate James' immediate family (parents, siblings), marriage and children, etc.

Thank you.

[nelmit]

Hi Jim,

According to somebody at Ancestry they were the sons of James Mccreadie, shoemaker and Martha Clark and the igi confirms Hugh was born at Stevenson. There appears to be a newspaper index card giving that info and that Hugh was married to Janet Thomson.

Still looking for 1871 census although I can find them both in 1891.

Regards,
Annette

[q98]

Thanks nelmit
The "Scotsman" reported Hugh as single. This James McCreadie & Martha Clark are new to me. I wonder whose son James was? Mmmm, this genealogy is never ending is it?

Tks agn.

Jim

[nelmit]

I am sure this is them in 1871 at Tarbolton -

William Clark 55
Jane Clark 48
Martha Clark 26 born Ayr
Ann Clark 17
Mary Clark 15
Grace Clark 7
Hugh Clark 21
Joseph Clark 11
James Clark 9
Hugh Clark 5 Grandson, born Stevenson
William Clark 3
John Clark 2 Mo

The census says James age 9 is the son of William but he is definitely Martha's son. Looks like William age 3 is Martha's illegitimate son although she did marry James Mccreadie in 1863.

Regards,
Annette

[nelmit]

Here is James senior in 1861 at St Quivox as transcribed at Ancestry - his mother's maiden name was Watson and his father was John.

John Bell 26
Cathrine Bell 30 born Ireland
??Abeth Bell 10
??T Bell 5
James Mccready 16 shoemaker, born Ireland

Regards,
Annette