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Can't trace my great, great grandparents above either in Scotland or Ireland. Their daughter Elizabeth (my great grandmother) was born in 1868. Elizabeth Devlin then married William Martin (born 1864). Their daughter (my grandmother) Ellen Martin was born in 1904 and married Alexander McEwan (born in 1907) on 25 April 1930.

Anyone out there recognise any of the above?
Thanks in anticipation.

Is this William and Elizabeth? A place of birth would have been most helpful.

1901 census transcription details for: 49, Wilson Street, Govan
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National Archive Reference:
RG number: RG13
Piece: 646
Folio: 10
Page: 26
Reg. District: Patrick
Sub District:
Parish: Govan
Enum. District:
Ecclesiastical District: Govan
City/Municipal Borough:
Address: 49, Wilson Street, Govan
County: Lanarkshire
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation , Disability Where Born
MARTIN, William Head Married M 37 1864 Ship Plater
Partick, Lanarkshire
MARTIN, Elizabeth Wife Married F 32 1869
Pollokshaws, Lanarkshire
MARTIN, Mary A Daughter F 8 1893 Scholar
Partick, Lanarkshire
MARTIN, Elizabeth Daughter F 6 1895 Scholar
Partick, Lanarkshire
MARTIN, James Son M 5 1896 Scholar
Partick, Lanarkshire
MARTIN, John Son M 3 1898
Partick, Lanarkshire

Only someone connected would 'recognise' the names..and even then location info would be needed

1871 Scotland Census

Name: John Devlin
Age: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
Relationship: Head
Spouse's name : Margaret Devlin
Gender: Male
Where born: Glasgow, Lanarkshire
Registration Number: 644/10
Registration district: Hutchesontown
Civil parish: Glasgow Govan
County: Lanarkshire
Address: 179 Cumberland St
Occupation: Mason (builder)
ED: 45
Household schedule number: 69
Line: 19
Roll: CSSCT1871_141
Household Members:
Name Age
John Devlin 28
Margaret Devlin 26 born Ireland
Robert Devlin 7
Elizabeth Devlin 3
Joseph Devlin 1

Children born Pollokshaws.

You need Scotlands people to look for marriage..............pay-to-view only

1881 census transcription details for: 6, Pleasance Street, Eastwood
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National Archive Reference:
RG number: RG11
Piece: 562
Folio: 4
Page: 14
Reg. District: Eastwood
Sub District:
Parish: Eastwood
Enum. District:
Ecclesiastical District:
City/Municipal Borough:
Address: 6, Pleasance Street, Eastwood
County: Renfrewshire
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation , Disability Where Born
>>DEVLIN, John Head Married M 38 1843 Mason
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
>>DEVLIN, Margaret Wife Married F 36 1845
Ireland
DEVLIN, Robert Son Unmarried M 17 1864 Mason
Pollockshaws, Renfrewshire
DEVLIN, Mary Ann Daughter Unmarried F 15 1866 Power Loom Weaver
Pollockshaws, Renfrewshire
DEVLIN, Elizabeth Daughter Unmarried F 13 1868 Scholar
Pollockshaws, Renfrewshire
DEVLIN, Joseph Son Unmarried M 11 1870 Scholar
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
DEVLIN, John Son Unmarried M 9 1872 Scholar
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
DEVLIN, Thomas Son Unmarried M 7 1874 Scholar
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
DEVLIN, Jane Daughter Unmarried F 2 1879
Pollockshaws, Renfrewshire

1851 Scotland Census

Name: John Devlin
Age: 8
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1843
Relationship: Son
Father's Name: John Devlin
Mother's Name: Helen Devlin
Gender: Male
Where born: Barony, Lanark
Parish Number: 622
Civil parish: Barony
County: Lanarkshire
Address: 102 Cheapside St
Occupation: At Home
ED: 11A
Page: 20 (click to see others on page)
Household schedule number: 65
Line: 7
Roll: CSSCT1851_142
Household Members:
Name Age
John Devlin 46.........born Ireland
Helen Devlin 44......born Ireland
Edward Devlin 19
Ann Devlin 17
Sarah Devlin 14
Patrick Devlin 11
John Devlin 8
Helen Devlin 6
Catharine Devlin 3
Jane Devlin 2 Mo


Children born Barony, Lanark

1841 Scotland Census

Name: Ann Devlin
Age: 5
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1836
Gender: Female
Where born: Lanarkshire, Scotland
Civil parish: Barony
County: Lanarkshire
Address: Main Street 130
Parish Number: 622
Household Members:
Name Age
John Devlin 35
Ellenor Devlin 33
Mary Devlin 15.............born Ireland
William Devlin 13...born Ireland
Jane Devlin 11...born Ireland
Edward Devlin 9
Ann Devlin 5
Sarah Devlin 3
Patrick Devlin 2

There is a marriege in Eastwood, Lanarkshire in 1862 for John Devlin and Margaret McDonald.

Marriage 21 Sept 1862
John Devlin 19 Mason Journeyman father Henry Devlin Mason Labour
Mother Ann nee Hainey
Margaret Mc Donald 21 Cotton Bleacher Father Joseph McDonald Shoemaker Journeyman
Mother Mary Nee ????ible

Witness Harry Devlin
Sorry that all I can make out very difficult to read

1861 census ... possibility

Name: Margaret McDonald
Age: 19
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842
Relationship: Boarder
Gender: Female
Where born: Ireland
Registration Number: 562
Registration district: Eastwood
Civil parish: Eastwood
Town: Pollokshaws
County: Renfrewshire
Address: 75 Main Street
Occupation: Bleacher Of Cotton
ED: 3
Household schedule number: 117
Line: 2
Roll: CSSCT1861_75
Household Members:
Name Age
John Farrel 48
Martha Jane Farrel 48
Margaret Farrel 21
Catherine Farrel 19
Marry Farrel 17
Thomas Farrel 14
Sarah Farrel 12
James Farrel 10
Christina Farrel 7
Margaret McDonald 19

This is probably John Devlin's family. I do love the childrens' occupation status!


1851 census transcription details for: 19, Gilmour Street, Eaglesham


National Archive Reference:
RG number:
Piece: 561
Folio: 55
Page: 12
Reg. District: Upper Ward
Sub District:
Parish: Eaglesham
Enum. District: 5
Ecclesiastical District:
City/Municipal Borough:
Address: 19, Gilmour Street, Eaglesham
County: Renfrewshire
Name Relation Condition Sex Age Birth Year Occupation , Disability Where Born
DEVELIN, Henry Head Married M 44 1807 Labourer
County Armagh Ireland
DEVELIN, Ann Wife Married F 40 1811 Labr Wife
County Armagh Ireland
DEVELIN, Robert Son Unmarried M 14 1837 At Cotton Factory
County Armagh Ireland
DEVELIN, Mary Daughter Unmarried F 12 1839 At Cotton Factory
County Armagh Ireland
DEVELIN, Henrey Son Unmarried M 9 1842
County Armagh Ireland
DEVELIN, John Son Unmarried M 6 1845 Doing Nothing
Eaglesham, Renfrewshire
DEVELIN, Thos Son Unmarried M 4 1847 Doing Nothing
Eaglesham, Renfrewshire
DEVELIN, Jean Daughter Unmarried F 3 1848 Doing Nothing
Eaglesham, Renfrewshire
FENNEY, Pat Lodger Unmarried M 16 1835 Labourer
Donegall Ireland

Thank you all so much for your help. I think I have found the right family tree from all of your very full answers.

Still a little hazy due to the marriage in Eastwood, Lanarkshire in 1862 for John Devlin and Margaret McDonald as it seems to follow on to two different fathers for John Devlin, ie John Devlin or Henry Develin.

However, taking it all back from the 1901 and 1881 census info from 'alviegal', this seems to corrolate with the 1871 and 1851census info provided Reggie, so I think that is the correct route - fingers crossed and thanks to everyone for your help.

Ellen, the 1851 provided by Reggie is a different John Devlin, parents John and Helen. The one I've provided for 19, Gilmour Street, Eaglesham appears to be the correct one.