Thanks Paul, Nothing more I can add to Paul's interpretation of the certificate. I had a look on the 'FreeReg.rootsweb.com' website for Patience' baptism information, which took place 17/06/1855 at St. Thomas' church, Wednesfield. The occupation of the father is given there as 'haulier'. Regards, Jan Pinch ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Smith" <mowbray@dal.ca> To: "Pinch" <tony.pinch@sky.com> Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2012 5:55 PM Subject: Re: [Black Country] Looking for some help on reading a birth certificate > Hi Jan: > > Attached is the file. I have already had one response but another set of > eyes is always good. > > Thanks in advance > > Paul > >