Hi Gordon & Pam In looking at the 1901 census , there is a John HIGHTON married to Margaret b in London His mom Elizabeth is with them as Head. Also I see a John Highton married 1892 4q Birkenhead. Unfortunately, it doesn't give the spouse. :-( Eleanor In a message dated 7/29/2010 2:45:28 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, gordon.w.evans@btinternet.com writes: I'm afraid I don't agree with your John HIGHTON/Margaret WALKER marriage. Free BMD lists four names under marriage ref West Derby 8b/738 in the September quarter of 1890 :- HIGHTON John HOOTON Thomas WALKER Margaret WOODS Esther However, if you look at Lancashire BMD you'll find that Margaret WALKER married John HOOTON and John HIGHTON married Esther WOODS? Moreover, John HIGHTON is listed as single & living with his parents in the 1891 Census?