Hi Anita Couldn't see the family in Staunton-on-Wye in the 1861 Census, I'm afraid, and without an index I don't know where else to look for them. Found Maria in the Staunton-on-Wye baptism registers alright :- 1 April 1860 Maria daughter of Thomas and Hannah BIRT of Staunton-on-Wye, labourer. But no sign of any siblings before or after that date. Sorry not to have been of much help, but best wishes, anyway. Gordon Evans Herefordshire UK Original Message ----- From: "anita merchant" <anitam@netconnect.com.au> To: <ENG-HEREFORD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 8:00 AM Subject: [HEF] 1861 census lookup please > Hi, I'm new to this list and just found out my g grandmothers sister was born in STAUNTON ON WYE, Herefordshire. > > Would it be possible if anyone has the 1861 census to do a lookup for me, I'm looking for the family of THOMAS BIRT (also called Benjamin) > > The family are as follows > Thomas Birt (or Benjamin) born 1826, Painswick, Gloucestershire > Hannah, Wife, born 1833, Cam, Gloucestershire > Sarah Ann, Daughter, born 1858, Gloucester, Gloucestershire > Maria, Daughter, born 1860, STAUNTON ON WYE, Herefordshire. > > I was hoping there may have been more to add to this family, > Thanks in advance > Kindest Regards > Anita Merchant > Victoria > OZ >