Hi Valerie, I have seen this one and was very tempted by it as the husband is called James, but it seems odd he is described as an engine fitter, when he was an ag. lab. on Emily's marriage cert. Also of course no Emily or Gertrude, as you say. Still, I continue to hold all these possibilities in tension, hoping I'll see the connection eventually :) Thanks for looking Sandie In a message dated 28/05/06 21:22:51 GMT Daylight Time, v.lirakis@ntlworld.com writes: Just to add more confusion to the equation, thought I would send this, although there is no sign of Emily or Gertrude. Please excuse this if you already have it. Valerie Household Record 1881 British Census Name Relation Marital Status Gender Age Birthplace Occupation Disability James Thomas SHEPPARD Head M Male 32 Northampton, England Engine Fitter Rosa SHEPPARD Wife M Female 27 Northampton, England