I noticed that earlier occupation for Thomas on the 1861 census. A 'Mariner' at the ripe old age of 14. Also with them in Amble is Robert's nephew, David Douglas, aged 17, also a mariner.
The '51 census has Robert as a Quarryman, probably a desired trade in the district at that time of expansion. The chap may have cut the stones for the early buildings in Queen Street. [there's a transcription error at findmypast for Thomas's age on this return - '4' record as '11', but this return does show his middle initial 'W']
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