Dear Listers, Is it possible anyone could check the 1871 census index for Preston please? I'm looking for William ARCHER who would be 8 years old. I'm keen to find out who his parents were. Here's the 1881 entry... Dwelling: 82 Ellen St Toffy Shop Census Place: Preston, Lancashire, England Source: FHL Film 1342013 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4232 Folio 58 Page 7 Marr Age Sex Birthplace Agnes LAMBERT W 51 F Kellet, Lancashire, England Rel: Head Occ: Sweethouse Shop Keeper Rebecca LAMBERT U 30 F Caton, Lancashire, England Rel: Daur Occ: Charwoman Elizabeth SHARP W 61 F Poulton Le Fylde, Lancashire, England Rel: Boarder William ARCHER U 18 M Preston, Lancashire, England Rel: Boarder Occ: Loomer Cotton Elizabeth ARCHER U 20 F Preston, Lancashire, England Rel: Lodger Occ: Weaver Cotton Thank you for any help. Best regards, John Kane Sapcote, Leics. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.672 / Virus Database: 434 - Release Date: 28/04/2004