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   Thanks Papers Past - we all appreciate your efforts.  I know I have asked previously, but I get asked a number of times (volunteer at a Central Otago museum) when the Dunstan Times will be on PP?

Hi Rosie,  I'm actually trying to trace William PAUL, son of John Paul and Ann Filshie (as above).  The last I've seen of him was in the 1841 census - he was aged 15 years, living in the home of his family in Kilpatrick Village - a "tailor's apprentice". There is no sign of him in the 1851 census,  so was trying to track him down by trade.  As William Robertson was the main tailor in closest proximity to where William PAUL was living, I was hoping that he was one of William Robertson's young 'lads'.  I've checked for William worldwide, including New Zealand, where two of his other brothers came to - nothing.

I'm hoping that someone can put me in the right direction.  I am trying to track William ROBERTSON, who was aged 39 in the 1841 Census records for Old Kilpatrick Parish.  His wife, Marion, aged 29 was also living with him at the time.  Also living with the couple were two young lads, described as tailor's apprentice, but no names given.

In an effort to track down my relative, William Paul, born 20 March 1824, I'm looking at his most likely employer.  William Paul was a tailor's apprentice, aged 15 in 1841.  According to the 1841 census, William Paul was living with his family in Old Kilpatrick Village, but I'm wondering if he worked for William Robertson and happened to be home with his family on census night?  (Perhaps this is why the young lads were not named in the census record for William Robertson's family)?

It appears that William Robertson, tailor, was the closest business to where young William Paul was living, so am trying to ascertain more about this William Robertson.  William Paul was not living with his family at the time of the 1851 census, in fact, after 1841 I have found no trace.  With the only clue being "tailor's apprentice", I'm hoping someone may have some more information about William Robertson, tailor, and who his apprentices may be?  Any assistance most appreciated.

My 4xg grandmother was Ann Filshie, twin dau of John Filshie and Janet Lang (m: 18 July 1794).  Ann and twin Agnes were b: 6 July 1797.