Dear Gus Many thanks for the information. I think I have tried most variations of Bavister (having experienced them myself over the years) but, on your suggestion, I'll try a few more. I have been successful in downloading and manually transcribing all Bavister deaths between 1837 and 1983. It is the Beta system I have been using for this information. The Marriage Certificate is a Certified Copy from the GRO so I have no way of knowing if there was an error in transcription. I think it is reasonable to assume that David was fairly well educated bearing in mind his occupations as listed at the time of his death, and therefore would have probably spotted any errors made by the Incumbent. Similarly, his wife would probably have spotted any errors, as she too was a Postmistress and Draper for some 16 years after her husband's death. I appreciate your thoughts on the matter. Best wishes David