In the 1871 Scotland Census
Monkshill, Foveran, Aberdeenshire
Head Harriet Black, age 43, in posession of farm of 260 acres employing 3 servants, born Foveran, Aberdeenshire
Son John Robert Black, age 16, farmer’s son, born Foveran
Daughter Christina Black, age 13, scholar, born Foveran
Daughter Ann Margaret Black, age 10, scholar, born Foveran
Daughter Mary Jane Black, age 6, scholar, born Foveran
1 visitor - Helen Lamb, Andrew Gibson, 5 servants

In the 1881 Scotland Census
Foveran, Aberdeenshire
Head John R. Black, age 26, farmer (of ??5 Acres arable, employing ?? men and 2 Women), born Foveran, Aberdeenshire
Mother Harriet Black, age 53, born Foveran
Sister Mary A. Black, age 16, scholar, born Foveran
6 Servants

1901 Scottish Census
Monkshill, Foveran, Aberdeenshire
Head Harriet Black, age 73, farmer empt [porobbably employing], born Foveran
Daughter Mary J. Black,age 36, farmer’s daughter, born Foveran
Nephew [grandson] Jack B. M. Hay, age 6, scholar, born India (British Subject)
6 servants