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Leith Harbour & Newhaven, City of Edinburgh — Local Past

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Leith Harbour & Newhaven, City of Edinburgh

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7 April 1861
Census
Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin
Census of 10 Madeira Place, Leith, Midlothian, Leith Harbour & Newhaven, City of Edinburgh
Date
7 April 1861
Place
Leith Harbour & Newhaven, City of Edinburgh
Recorded as 10 Madeira Place, Leith, Midlothian
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William Mckay Johnston
Recorded as William Johnston
Head. Married. 38. Clerk. Born: Greenock
Johan Johnston
Wife. Married. 37. Born: Glasgow
Margaret Wallace Johnston
Recorded as Margaret Johnston
Daughter. 12. Born: Glasgow
George Mackay Johnston
Recorded as George Johnston
Son. 2. Born: Glasgow
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2 April 1871

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Clare Hopkins · 19 Jul 2026Admin

Census of 5 Arthur Street, Leith, Midlothian, Leith Harbour & Newhaven, City of Edinburgh

Date: 2 April 1871
Place: Leith Harbour & Newhaven, City of Edinburgh
Recorded as 5 Arthur Street, Leith, Midlothian
People: William Mckay Johnston
Recorded as William M Johnston
Head. Married. 47. Clerk. Born: Granock, Renfrew

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