Lyn if the girls are in Australia, possibly their Dad is too. From about 1850, everyone wanted to go to the gold fields. And of course, if he drowned, there'll be no death certificate. migs > Subject: Re: [CORNISH-GEN] Mariner Deaths at Sea > > I have Benjamin Green who married Mary Hosken in Paul in 1830. The > marriage register says he's in > the coastguard. By the 1841 census Mary, 35, is listed as a basket > weaver, > still in Paul, with her 2 daughters Mary, 10, and Patience, 8. I'm > assuming > she's a widow, but I can't find a death for a Benjamin Green in > Cornwall > for this period, or any other record of him.. > By 1851 Mary also appears to be dead as the girls are living with > their aunt, > Fanny Pearce, Mary's sister. > Also, the 1841 census says the 2 daughters are not born in county, > but 1851 > and 1861 say b.Paul. By December 1861 both girls are in Australia. > Does anyone know what became of Ben & Mary? > Lyn in Melbourne Civilisation is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour - Arnold Toynbee, English historian, 1889 - 1975