Hi All, Thanks for all the help! The point of David Birch's second marriage was crucial, and as Nivard pointed out, should contain the name of David's father, result: 26th March 1853 – West Meon Church:David Birch, aged 60, a widower, a labourer, of West Meon, father Richard Birch a labourer, married Mary Ann Field, aged 34, a spinster, a domestic servant, of West Meon, father Thomas Field, a labourer by banns. Witnessed by John Birch and Ann Field. So a long-lasting brickwall has been demolished and another step back in the generations, very grateful for the help! Who knows there might be one of you out there who is related? Seasons Greetings, Den