Hello again, I recently posted a request for SKS to "possibly do a check on the 1861 census for the 11 year old James PIERCEY", unfortunately I have had no response. He was my wife's great grandfather and was born in Wallasey in 1850, I would be grateful if someone would point me in the right direction as to where I may be able to either look at the Census for the Birkenhead area, or buy a copy. Many Thanks in advance. Bob WEBSTER _________________________________________________________________ It's fast, it's easy and it's free. Get MSN Messenger today! http://www.msn.co.uk/messenger

Hello Bob Forgive me if you already know this, but you can purchase a copy of your wife's ancestor's birth certificate for £7-00 + an SAE. Go to :- http://cheshirebmd.org.uk/ Click on Births then Search The Births Indexes. Insert Date Range 1846-1850, Region WIRRAL, Surname PERCEY (note the spelling), Initial J. Click on the reference number on the right hand side, print off the resultant application form, add your remittance/SAE and a few days later you'll have the certificate detailing date & place of birth, parents' names, father's occupation and mother's maiden name. As regards the 1861 Census there are filmed copies at the Chester Records Office and at Birkenhead Library - both of which are within daily striking distance of Wigan (which I believe is where you live?). Let me know if you're unable to make the journey because of disability or such-like and I'll see if I can find time to look for young James for you on one of my occasional visits to Birkenhead Library. Regards Gordon Evans >Hello again, >I recently posted a request for SKS to "possibly do a check on the >1861 >census for the 11 year old James PIERCEY", unfortunately I have >had no >response. >He was my wife's great grandfather and was born in Wallasey in >1850, I >would >be grateful if someone would point me in the right direction as to >where I >may be able to either look at the Census for the Birkenhead area, or >buy >a >copy. >Many Thanks in advance. >Bob WEBSTER