Hi All, To start off the New Year I'd like to post my WILSON brick wall in Preston: Jane Ann WILSON b. ~1854 in London to Robert and Jane V. WILSON d. ~1925 Her father Robert was an engineer or wheelwright. She appears in Preston about 1875 on Vauxhall Road working as a domestic servant. In 1881 she is at 12 Robinson Street, and at 19 Robinson Street in 1898 at the time of her marriage to a William ATHERTON. William was a widower previously married to an Elizabeth MORRELL. He was born ca. 1842 to Walter ATHERTON and Ann AINSWORTH of Samlesbury. The 1901 census shows William and Jane Ann living at 19 Robinson with her mother Jane V., aged 72, born London. Jane Ann's children were Margaret b. 1875 and Joseph b. 1880, both in Preston. They took their mother's surname. The father's identity is behind the brick wall. Jane Ann may have had a sister, Isabella b. ~1851 London, who married a John DUCKETT in Preston, 1870. If anyone has her on the 1891 census, or has any other information that might knock a hole in this wall, it would be very much appreciated. Best wishes for 2005! Brian Cooper bcooper@mts.net Preston 1700-Present: COOPER, BRADSHAW, BUSBY, ELLITHORN, HELME, ROBINSON, WILSON