| Birth* | 1840 | William Dobson was born at Colne, Lancashire, England.2,1,3 |
| Occupation | 30 Mar 1851 | He was a scholar.1 |
Census 1851
(Family) | 30 Mar 1851 | The 1851 UK Census enumerated William Dobson as being son of George Dobson, Head of the household at 2 Shackleton Street, Colne, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Sarah Schofield, Margaret Dobson, George Dobson, James Dobson, Betsy Dobson, Schofield Dobson and Reuben Schofield.1 |
Census 1861
(Family) | 7 Apr 1861 | The 1861 UK Census enumerated William Dobson as being brother of Reuben Schofield, Head of the household at Waterside, Colne, Lancashire, England. Others resident include Judith Schofield, Sarah Schofield, Elizabeth Schofield, James Schofield and Robinson Schofield.3 |
| Occupation* | 7 Apr 1861 | William Dobson was a tailor.3 |
