1881 Beath Census
 

Beath, Fife, Scotland

Four houses in this small street contained Mercers. William Mercer living at number 2 had his married daughter Agnes Cowan née Mercer next door at number 1 and his son  Robert at number 6. Alexander Mercer who was at number 5 was William's nephew.

 
Dwelling: 1 Irelands Row
Census Place: Beath, Fife, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203517 GRO Ref Volume 410 EnumDist 5 Page 11

Marr Age Sex Birthplace

Joseph COWAN M 33 M Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Head
Occ: Coal Miner

Agnes COWAN M 30 F Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Wife

Agnes COWAN 8 F Beath, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Daur
Occ: Scholar

William COWAN 4 M Wemyss, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Son

Joseph COWAN 2 M Beath, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Son

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Dwelling: 2 Irelands Row
Census Place: Beath, Fife, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203517 GRO Ref Volume 410 EnumDist 5 Page 11

Marr Age Sex Birthplace

William MERCER W 49 M Kennoway, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Head
Occ: Coal Miner

William MERCER U 19 M Kennoway, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Son
Occ: Coal Miner

Isabella MERCER U 17 F Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Daur
Occ: General Dom Servant

Stewart MERCER 13 F Auchtertool, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Daur
Occ: Scholar

Isabella MALCOLM 12 F Kennoway, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Boarder
Occ: Scholar

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Dwelling: 5 Irelands Row
Census Place: Beath, Fife, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203517 GRO Ref Volume 410 EnumDist 5 Page 12

Marr Age Sex Birthplace

Alexander MERCER M 26 M Beath, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Head
Occ: Coal Miner

Janet MERCER M 25 F Crossgates, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Wife

Andrew MERCER 1 M Beath, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Son

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Dwelling: 6 Irelands Row
Census Place: Beath, Fife, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203517 GRO Ref Volume 410 EnumDist 5 Page 12

Marr Age Sex Birthplace

Robert MERCER M 24 M Beath, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Head
Occ: Coal Miner

Margaret MERCER M 23 F Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Wife

Elizabeth MERCER 2 F Buckhaven, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Daur

William MERCER 1 M Beath, Fife, Scotland
Rel: Son

 

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