Help with date for Joan Hannah Finlayson

Question

I seek  details for Joan Hannah  ( sometimes Joanhannah) Finlayson, born 1838 Balmacara Ross-shire and died in1897 aged 59  at same location . spouse  Alexander McLennan  .she married 10 Dec 1853 (doubtful) in Cromarty shire and had six children. Seeking details of  re precise DoB and DoD and Date of Marriage  and if possible  names  and dates related to her Mother and Father. Any help greatly appreciated.  from Bruce Donaldson   DONALDSON - 1027

Answer 1

Alexander McLennan & Hannah Finlayson were married on 10 December 1853 Cromartyshire, Scotland. http://"Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYQV-TPK : 11 February 2020), Hannah Finlayson in entry for Alexander McLennan, 1853.

Comments

Hi Thanks Woody . You are  a grand WickiTree helper . Many thanks.  Bruce

Answer 2

Can you tell us what you know for sure. I'm doubtful about some of the details you give. Her purported birth year clashes with a marriage in 1853. Where is this 1897 death record? This census record seems to give more plausible details - if it's the right couple.

1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census, Harbour Street, Lochalsh, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland

First name Last name Rel.ship Marital status Sex Age Birth year Occupation Birth place
Alexander  McLennan  Lodger  Married   Male    29 1832  Seaman  Ross & Cromarty, Scotland
Hannah     McLennan     -    Married   Female  28 1833     -    Ross & Cromarty, Scotland
John       McLennan     -       -      Male     5 1856     -    Plockton, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland
Mary Ann   McLennan     -       -      Female   2 1859     -    Plockton, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland
Mary       Matheson  Visitor Unmarried Female  14 1847  Servant Plockton, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland

https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=GBC%2F1861%2F0024431754