Hi Ruth, Many thanks. The Thomas Mary was with in 1881 was not her father but her employer. I saw that census last night but never noticed the address, so I could not tell which Mary WOOD of the several was mine. It sounds as if you are feeling like I was last night when I could not get the address search to work. And now you have told me John’s occupation it’s obvious. And thanks for the 1871 as well. Christine From: Ruth Genda Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 10:29 AM To: christinebenson313@btinternet.com ; cheshire@rootsweb.com Subject: Occupation of John WOOD on daughter Mary's marriage. Hi Christine, John Wood is a Mineral Water Manufacturer. The Whittaker/Wood marriage licence gives their addresses as : Arthur Henry Whittaker of Coare Street in the Parish of St Michael, Macclesfield aged 23 and Mary Wood of 11 Mill Street, Macclesfield aged 21. The 1881 Census has the Whittaker family at 68 Coare Street and Mary Wood living at 11 Mill Street with her father Thomas W, a confectioner b. St Neots Huntingdonshire, with Mary’s birthplace as Congleton. Stupidly/regretfully, I then started to hunt for Thomas in 1871. FMP then went silly and wouldn’t allow me to get back to the 1881 info before I’d fully recorded it. Hope this helps to make a fresh start for you. It’s possible that Mary’s father’s first name was incorrectly noted - it’s something that happens frequently I find. I’ll have another go later once FMP has calmed down (and me). Ruth