Hi list, My brick wall is with Walter CAVERS, who emigrated to England prior to 1826, from Scotland (& married Jane MARTIN in Arnold Nottingham). on the 1841 census, his age is given as 40, and I took his age as subject to the usual variation, however, I've read the book "A Clearer Sense of the Census" which states that for the ages, householders were told "For persons it is sufficient to state within what period of five years their age is, writing down the lowest number of that period: thus, for persons 15-20 write 15, (and so on) BUT the exact age MAY be entered if the person prefers"! So, Walters age could be between 40 and 45, however a further clue was on the 1851 census, which gives his age as 50. this gives his birth year as between 1796 and 1801, but, I feel, 1800-1801 can be relied upon. Viv Dunstan has helped me with possible baptisms in Kirkton, but based on prior to 1800, and I've used the Scottish Origins website. On looking back, I can't find a matching birth in Kirkton, 1800-1801, so I can't find his parents. I've looked at the marriage record, but doesn't give parents, I've tried finding his grave stone but can't find where he is. Anyone any thoughts? I know that there are research tools I haven't used, (mainly because I'm unaware of them) If you have an insight, please contact me. Rod Smith rorysmith@mail.com