PARK family of Stirlingshire

[runningbear]

the gabriel mentioned on the 1841 census is 75 years old, born c1766

Joe

[Gadget]

Those aged 15 and over were put into 5 year age categories on the 1841 viz 15-19, 20-24, etc.

So 75 years old probably means 75-79 or older which takes it to 1761-66 or before. I'll have a look. Added - no baptisms found on SP.

Gadget

[Gadget]

I've found a Gabriel Park, baptised 8th March 1767, Barony. Parents - John Park and Jean Banks. he was their 7th child.

Gadget

[runningbear]

1841 census: hamilton road, shettleston

gabriel...age 75...cotton hand loom weaver
janet...age 73
john...38...cotton hand loom weaver...born england
janet...age 15
alexander...age 13
barbara...age 9
gabriel...age 5

all born lanarkshire unless stated other wise.

Joe

[Gadget]

Sorry Joe, I'm not with you here. Carol's Gabriel married a Charlotte 

Gadget

[runningbear]

sorry pal, just jumped in and searched for a gabriel, my aplogies.

Joe

[Gadget]

From what Carol says he was a Captain - RN or Merchant Navy and the family seem quite 'posh'. They might well not be in Scotland in 1841 

Don't think I can help anymore here.

Gadget

[runningbear]

wonder if the charlotte park that married ben haxtum on the 12th november 1875 in new york is related?

anyway better stay out of this thread..lol

sorry carol

joe

[CarolG]

Thank you all once again for taking so much trouble on my behalf.

You are correct in that my Gabriel was married to Charlotte Louisa.  He was Gabriel William according to his daughter's marriage certificate.