Hi Listers Here is some more info about my mysterious grandmama. Someone has suggested that the birthplace could be Chalford not Halford. This is the extract from the 1881 Census. All suggestions gratefully received! Dwelling: 27 Albert St Census Place: Gloucester Barton St Mary, Gloucester, England Source: FHL Film 1341612 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 2537 Folio 40 Page 28 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Thomas Hy. ALLEN M 24 M Weedon, Northampton, England Rel: Head Occ: Railway Engine Fireman Sarah A. ALLEN M 27 F Halford, Gloucester, England (CHALFORD, Nr STROUD???) Rel: Wife Arthur H. ALLEN 3 M London Walworth, London, Middlesex, England Rel: Son Occ: Scholar Ellen C. ALLEN 1 F Gloster, Gloucester, England Rel: Daur Many thanks again Josi Kemper (nee ALLEN)