I've hit a brick wall with the following and wonder if anyone fancies a challenge. I've searched the census returns high and low with all sorts of variations, but I'm coming up with nothing solid. Any help/suggestions would be much appreciated. Charles Hulmes born c.1839 Manchester, occupation Carter - Married Jane Murray 1860 Manchester. Both aged 21 years. Father, Robert Hulmes, occupation Painter. I found Charles on 1861 census at 12 Smiths Building, Blackfriars with Jane. Cannot find Charles or Robert on 1851 or 1841 census. George Waterworth born c.1844, occupation Boatman or Waterman - Married Sarah Roach Nov.1863 at Manchester Cathedral. Father also George Waterworth, occupation farmer. I can't find George on any of the census returns. His poor wife Sarah was in Salford Workhouse in 1871 with a new born son and her two other children were residing with her father Joseph Roach in Salford. She then went on to have two more children in 1882 and 1884. I have found Sarah on all the census, but there is no sign of George on any of them. When she was in the workhouse in 1871, her marital status was m. so he wasn't deceased. Help please!!!