sorry guys this bounced back. i didn't realise yahoo had sent it as an attachment! Thanks to Celia (warrington list) who surely must qualify for a platinum member status! To all the others who advised me about the 1881 census script, you were right all along (**) thanks to you to! This could be John HOUGHTON lodging with some of his family R12/3069 Folio:105 St Johns Parish 33 Earle Street, Earlestown Margaret HOUGHTON Head Widow 50? Greengrocer b. Warrington George HOUGHTON Son M 22? Labourer b. Wargrave, Lancs Mary HOUGHTON Dau/L M 20 b. Lowton, Lancs Samuel HOUGHTON Son 17 Carter b. Wargrave, Lancs William HOUGHTON Son 16 Iron Founder (Apprentice) b. Wargrave, Lancs Caroline HOUGHTON Dau 2 Scholar b. Wargrave, Lancs **John HOUGHTON Bro in Law M 41 Iron Moulder b. Wargrave, Lancs** Robert H HUGHES Grandson 6 Scholar b. Earlestown, Lancs Best wishes, Ian. --------------------------------- Want to chat instantly with your online friends? Get the FREE Yahoo!Messenger