Hi List, I received my great grandfathers birth certificate this morning. I thought it would be the answer to my problems but it has seemed to throw up more confusion. My g grandfather was Matthew Smith born 14 November 1850 at Tyldesley. His parents are listed as Richard Smith a collier & Ruth Smith formerly Johnson. I have managed to find Matthew, his wife & children on the 1881 census, they were living at 9 Clegg Street, Tyldesley. I have been unable to find Richard & Ruth on the 1881 census, but it could be that they had died by this time. I have looked on BMD for a marriage of Richard & Ruth and have been unable to find anything. If some kind person has access to the 1861/1871 census could they possibly look up this family for me. I would also be interested in other siblings of the family. Fingers crossed Jacqui