Hi everyone, I need to identify a Mother, who is not mentioned on any BDM certificates. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :) My GGG Grandfather, William BACK c.1823 Kingsbridge, Devon. [source: 1871 English Census] William BACK married Sarah WAKEFORD in Hampshire 1846. William states his father is Thomas BACK [occup: sadler], mother of course, doesn't rate a mention. :) Sarah BACK [nee Wakeford], died in 1861 Hampshire. William BACK remarries Emily Elizabeth DURRAND [Widow] in 1867 Southampton/Hampshire. [no children from this marriage] - Again, William's mother is not recorded on the marriage certificate. William BACK states on his 2nd marriage [1867] certificate that his father, Thomas BACK, is now deceased. William BACK eventually dies in 1871 Hampshire, his parents are not mentioned his death certificate. My problem is... how do I identify the birth of my William BACK c.1823 in Kingsbridge, without his mother's name? I also have no idea, whether William BACK's family moved to Hampshire when he was a young boy, or if the rest of the BACK family died in Devon. I have found 2 families connected to William BACK's family in Hampshire, England, but unfortunately, they haven't been able to shed any light. Kind regards, Sherrie. Sydney, NSW, Australia. cross-posted to the Devon list.