Hi Watty,

Thank you for your reply, this could be a useful line to explore, William was born in the Pludds, and was a younger Son, and maybe he would have to take up another career if the farm could not support all members of the family.

The 1841 Census entry shows him as a "Sall Manager" or "Tall Manager" I cannot interprete it properly. I would state though that he was only 15.

So again thank you and any more suggestions would be appreciated.

Barbara.