Hello Darren,
Yes thats who i thought were his parents.
They were married Alex Curlet, Janet Wilson. 29/Sep/1873. Kilbirnie, Ayr.
James Curlet, was born 29/Sep/1873. Kilbirnie, Ayr, so it was a rush job.
1881. census. Kilbirnie, Ayr. Address, Newton Street.
Alex Curlet, Head, Thread Winding Tenter, M. age 47 years, M. born Saltcoats, Ayr,
Janet Curlet, Wife, M. age 29 years, F. born Kilbirnie, Ayr,
James Curlet, Son, Scholar, M. age 7 years, born Kilbirnie, Ayr,
John Curlet, Son, Scholar, M. age 5 years, born Kilbirnie, Ayr,
Jane S. Curlet, Daur, age 3 years, F. born Kilbirnie, Ayr,
Mary Curlett, Daur, age 5 m, F. born Kilbirnie, Ayr.
Alexander Shearer, Boarder, Cabinet Maker, U. 18 years, M. born Saltcoats, Ayr
I think the age of Alex Curlet, is wrong on this census. and i dont mean by a few years i think he should be about the same age as his wife, ie 29 years. its most likely a transcription error.
Regards,
Jonn.