You don't say if you've looked for the 5 children elsewhere in the 1861 census? If he is "genuinely" a widower in 1861 then the youngest might be in an orphanage/workhouse and they often only give initials so that's not easy. Have you looked for either of his "wives" to check if they are around and have just left him. The oldest children might well have married - have you looked for their marriages? Alternatively they will be away working. I know it's not easy with a name like HARRIS! Liz www.btinternet.com/~e.newbery OPC for Street, Somerset ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris & George Jamieson" <chrisstanley024@ozemail.com.au> > I'm back again with my HARRIS enquiries to ask for your help once again.