Hello List I am seeking information on finding Masters papers for the period 1841 to 1881. How would I find what is available . On the 1841 census I have James Redpath aged 25 he was listed as Merchant Seaman born in Dunbar, East Lothian with a wife Ann ? aged 25 and daughter Janet aged 5m. On the 1881 is a James Redpath With the correct age 67 but now Retired Ships Master, Born Scotland with two daughters Margaret 48 born Scotland and Beatrice 39 born Scotland . I believe James is the son of Alexander Redpath and Beatrix Runciman, if so James was born 22 July 1814 in Dunbar, the next child to this couple was Martha born 1829 . Alexander was also a Merchant Seaman before becoming a Policeman in Dunbar .Any information on this family is welcomed Bob