1861 Census
William and Janet Howat were living in Howie’s Square, Galston at the time of the 1961 Census. The six children living with them were Euphemia (17),
William (now 14 and a coal miner), Mary (10), Grace (b 30 Apr 1853), Janet (b 10 Dec 1855) and Hugh (b 4 Sep 1858).
Next door but one in Ironwork Square was Marion Bruce and her 11 year old grandson William Bruce. William would marry Grace Howat on 27 Nov
1871 after Grace had given birth to their first child Janet Bruce on 12 Sep 1871.