Hi Listers I'm a newbie to the List and really hope that someone can help break down my brick wall before I end up buying every birth certificate in the GRO!! George Phillips was my Gt Gdfather and was born in Kidwelly c1847/50. He married Elizabeth Evans 1 Feb 1869 in Bridgend and on the certificate, it names his father as John Phillips. I have found him on the 1871 Census at Llangeinor with his wife and first child. He is aged 24 born in Kidwelly On the 1881 Census he is at Long Row, Llandyfowg with his wife and more children. Aged 34 born in Kidwelly On the 1891 Census he's back at Llangeinor with his wife and more children including my Gdfather Philip Lloyd Phillips. Aged 41 and born Maesgwenlliam (sp) On the 1901 Census he's at Llangeinor but listed as George Lloyd age 52 born in Kidwelly! I can't find him (or his father on 1861 Census) I am 100% certain that this is not two different people but because the birth years aren't consistent and the Registration districts are tying me in knots, I've paid for 5 birth certificates and none are the right ones... help! Sorry to go on:-) I'd be so grateful for any help or advice. Ginette -- Ginette Phillips

Hello Ginette - I have been through the 1861 census for a George Phillip or Phillips only one with a father John. Email me off line and I will send you the census page. Diana