Hello all, I need a little help, if that's possible. Ann Brooks b. 1858 in Tetton, Middlewich, Cheshire. She is the daughter of Richard Brooks, Boatman. Her mother is Mary Martha Brooks. In 1876 Ann gave birth to Albert Leonard Brooks at Butt Lane, Talke o’the Hill, Staffordhire – no father’s name on the birth certificate. Baby Albert is brought up by Ann’s elder brother John Brooks and his wife Mercy. I have never found a death for Ann and never found her in subsequent censuses. I have recently found a marriage for William Stevenson (21) to an Ann Brookes (22) on 15 April 1879 – the Bride’s father’s name on the marriage certificate is Richard Brookes, Boatman. I would happily take this person as “my” Ann but I have a query - Ann’s father Richard Brooks died in 1867 and is not listed as “deceased” on the marriage certificate; and Interestingly, William and Ann’s children’s names are Elizabeth, Martha Mary, Joseph Brooks Stevenson, Louise, Arthur Leonard : Mary Martha (Ann’s mother’s name), Joseph Brooks (Ann’s brother’s name), Arthur Leonard (possibly part of her 1st son’s name?) This lady was my brick wall from when I first started my family history and Albert Leonard’s birth certificate the first one I sent for and now I feel so close to finally sorting out what happened to her. Would be grateful for opinions on whether I am right or what else I should do. Thanks in anticipation of any input ! Jackie Jones