HI Gilly Thanks for finding the information on the 1871 Census. I have come across this entry before but I am unsure if this is the correct family. I know Stephen Croasdale had died by 1881 and the only death entry I can find is in 1869, two years before the 1871 census. Will keep looking! Thanks again Paula North Wales Original Message:- Hi Paula, On the 1871 census living at 8 Newton's Blds(Buildings) Manchester Stephen Croasdale aged 36 Ostler born Ireland Mary Croasdale age 32 born Ireland Catherine Croasdale aged 12 factory operative b Manchester Mary Croasdale aged 10 scholar born Manchester Stephen Croasdale aged 7 scholar born Manchester William Croasdale aged 2 born Manchester Robert Croasdale aged 1 month born Manchester Hope this helps Gilly