Hi Stan In the 1871 census they lived at 2 Bank St in Sunderland, census reads as follows. James Allan Head 36 Seaman Born Scotland Elizabeth Wife 34 Sunderland James Son 8 " " Elizabeth Daur 5 " " Ernest W Son 4 " " My Grandfather Henry A Son 2 " " Margaret Daur 5 Months " " James was at sea in the 1861 census on the Aurora aged 27 and down as married, I got this from Scotland People, also that he was born in Kirkintillock, I have I think located his parents, but no sign of a marriage. As Elizabeth could not read or write may explains why there is no trace of her when he is at sea. I have birth certs for all their offspring except Elizabeth, hope this clarifies things a bit. Regards Allan 08/09/07 14:40