The 1841 Census gives less information than the later censuses. Ages of adults are rounded to the nearest 5 years.

These are a few entries from the 1841 Census.

Belhelvie 1841

At Braeside

John Chillas 35  Male servant to Robert Spears

This is the John Chillas who had a child by Elizabeth Garden in Belhelvie in 1842. He was the son of Alexander Chillas and Christian Rae, born 1803 Peterculter. (See Testaments page on this site for more information, link below).

Banchory Ternan 1841

At Craigton

Thomas Chulles      55 Agricultural Labourer
Catherine Chulles   55
Alexander Chulles   20
Catherine Reith      11
John Barlie                8

This is Thomas Chillas b. 1782 Drumoak to Alexander Chillas and Margaret Mackie, his wife Catherine Reith and son Thomas. John Burley was born 1832 Banchory Ternan to James Burley and Margaret Chillas.

At Pittenkerrie

Jane Chollos            25      F.S.

This is Jane Chillas b 1810 to Thomas Chillas and Catherine Reith above.

Drumoak 1841

At Candygleroch

Alexander Chillas  60  Farmer
Sophia Chillas       60
Elizabeth Chillas    30
Isabel  Chillas        11
Peter Collie              2

This is Alexander Chillas b. 1777 to Alexander Chillas and Margaret Mackie, his wife Sophia Stewart, daughters Elizabeth and Isabel and grandson Peter Collie, child of Elizabeth by Peter Collie.

Fintray 1841

At Cowstones

Elspet Chillas  75  Pauper

This is Elspet Smith, widow of Alexander Chillas m. 1806 Drumoak