Hi I was hoping that someone would be able to help me. I have an Isabella Burrell born circa 1771 - we believe in Warenford, Northumberland although this is not proven at the moment. She married? A William Romaines and we found them living in Kilham in 1841 census. William Romaines died not long after the census was taken - his death certificate says he died in Kilham. Isabella has completely disappeared. It is unusual for this family not to register someone - they seemed really keen on the idea with all other members of the family. It is possible that she died in Scotland and so it would be difficult to locate her if that was the case, however all of the family stayed on the Northumberland side of the border until the late 1850's so this is unlikely. I have found a death registered of an Isabella Burrell in 1844 in Glendale and was wondering if anyone has come across an instance of a woman who had Scottish relatives but was not Scottish herself being registered under her maiden name. Of course it is possible that she and William were not married at all - we have never found the record anyway - and so the family were being very honest when they registered her. I know that Scottish women never really lose their maiden names and I have found several instances of married women being enumerated under their maiden names in the census returns of 1841 in particular. What do you think - is it worth me sending for this Isabella Burrell death certificate or is this really unlikely? Thanks for your help Regards Mandy Buchanan