I am hoping some kind person will be able to find Edwin GURD for me in the 1851 Census and maybe also his father William. According to his marriage details and the Censuses Edwin was born in about 1830. Edwin married in 1854 3.4.1854 Register Office Southampton Edwin Gurd age 24; bachelor; Painter; of 1 Northam St; father - William Gurd (occupation - Brewer) Margaret Dickman; age 25; widow; of 1 Northam St; father - Charles Whatley (Cordwainer) In the 1861 and 1871 Censuses Edwin says he was born in Ludwell, Wilts (Ludwell is part of Donhead St Mary). I can't find Edwin or his father William in Wiltshire in 1841 or 1851. 1861 Census Southampton , Hants 24 Amoy Street Edwin Gurd; Head; 31; House Decorator; b. Ludwell, Wilts Margaret Gurd; Wife; 31; b. Southampton, Hants Margaret Whatley; M in Law; Wid; 60; b. Southampton, Hants John Whitehorn; Lodger; Single; 20; Gardener; b. Southampton, Hants 1871 Census Southampton , Hants 3 Amoy Street Edwin Gurd; Head; 41; Painter; b. Ludwell, Wilts Margaret Gurd; Wife; 41; b. Southampton, Hants William E Gurd; 7; b. Southampton, Hants Jane E Prosser; Lodger; Single; 76; Annuity and Dividends; b. Portsea, Hants Many thanks in advance Dot Salisbury, Wilts