In my ongoing search for the Bartons I had someone send me the 1851 and 1861 censuses. I am now more confused than ever. In 1851 James Barton is already married to Elizabeth Unknown: 1851 census index:- PRO piece no. HO 107/2187 Toxteth Park BARTON James 34 Timber Yard Labourer, Essex, Weverimbre? BARTON Elizabeth 36 Lancs. Liverpool Along comes the 1861 and it really gets confusing: 1861 Liverpool, Lancashire, England census James Barton 1817 Essex, England Head Liverpool Lancashire Elizabeth Barton 1825 Liverpool Wife Liverpool Lancashire James Barton 1858 Liverpool Son Liverpool Lancashire John Barton 1860 Liverpool Son Liverpool Lancashire Elizabeth M Holley 1854 Liverpool Stepdaughter Liverpool Lancashire Note the Elizabeth M. Holley, born 1854, stepdaughter to James...now how on earth can she have been born in 1854 when Elizabeth was already married to James? Thanks in advance for any and all help clearing this up! Lainee <----confused in Florida -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.8/22 - Release Date: 6/17/2005