Hi again No problem He is ROUT in 1851 & 1861 and BOUGHT in 1871 (in each case transcribed correctly IMHO) You may be right in the enumerators interpretation of Castle Acre but as the enumerator only filled in a few forms and virtually the same place of birth is enumerated in 1871 (Catholicer) in two different places, I would guess that its the way Samuel (or whoever filled in the form) thought it was spelled Best wishes Nivard Ovington, in Cornwall (UK) PS I have the 1851, 61 & 71 pages saved if you want them Thanks Nivard. Hadn't tried ROUT as a variant for searching census. Seemed to try just about everything else! Suppose Cathelicer is a Durham enumerators stab at a broad Norfolk accent sayinfg Castle Acre...... Gen in NBL. > In 1851 George is enumerated as ROUT born Castle Acre Norfolk which google > maps gives near Kings Lynn