Hello Listers, William Brough, born abt 1822 died 1881 is my 2nd great grandfather. For most of his life he lived in Liverpool as a Cabinet Maker. According to the 1851 and 1871 census he was born in Sutton Cheshire. The 1841 census indicates that he was "not born in Lancashire". I have not been able to find any reference to him in the 1861 census. He was married twice, both marriage certificates state that his father was Thomas Brough and that he was a miller. I have not been able to find any records, e.g. baptismal record, which will link William to his father Thomas. There is a Brough family webpage which details many broughs in and around the Sutton area. One of which is Thomas Brough, born abt 1777 and working as a miller. He is stated as having 4 sons, none however as being a William. Any help/suggestions in tracing 'the' Thomas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Allan Brough