In a message dated 14/04/2006 16:20:32 GMT Daylight Time, pne.anne@ntlworld.com writes: Can anyone help me solve this query about my Great Grandad? George > McGowen was listed in the 1851 Census as being Hi In the 1881 census there is a George McGOWAN age 33 born 1848 in Manchester. He was a coal miner, and living at 4 Blackledge Street, Rumworth with his wife Harriet age 31, Sarah age 6, James age 4, Jonathan age 3 and Ralph age 1. The children were born in Middle Hulton. I hope this is your family. Regards Jacqui Kilcoyne