I have just received the Birth Register of my great grandfather and have figured most of it out but need help on the beginning words. This is what I think it says. ( Castles Galde) Saint Pauls Church Parish the third day of October One thousand eight hundred and thirty three was Born John Robertson lawful son to John Robertson Spirt Dealer in said Parish and Isabella Shewster his spouse and Baptised the thirteeth day of October said year by the Reverend John Findlay Minister of Saint Pauls Church Parish of Perth. My guess would be Castles Gate but looks like too many letters. Can anyone tell me where this might be and where in the city Saint Pauls Church and Parish is. Also would a Spririt Dealer be a pub owner? I know he is listed as a Postillion on Isabella Robertson nee Shewster's death certificate and she died at Bridgend Perth. Boatstreet or Moatstreet. Would appreciate help. I will add the two births on the next email. Regards, Kaye

On Thu, 12 Aug 2004 12:26:26 EDT, CEHAUGHEE wrote > Saint Pauls Church Parish of Perth. > > Can > anyone tell me where this might be and where in the city Saint Pauls Church and Parish is. http://www.perfectperth.com/pccm.asp?pg=70 includes "St. Paul's Church St Paul's Church was built in 1807, and was the first new church in Perth since the middle ages. Perth's population rocketed during the 18th century, from about 9,000 in 1755 to nearly 20,000 in 1793, so the old parish church of St John's was severely overcrowded, despite being split into three congregations. During the construction of St Paul's, iron rings were found in the stone walls of the Lade, showing where barges had been moored in earlier times. Nowadays, most of Perth's population lives in the suburbs, and St Paul's has become redundant. The last service was held in 1986, but the building still dominates the High Street with its octagonal nave." and more including a map and photograph. ___________________________________________________ Alphalink WebMail - http://webmail.alphalink.com.au