Hi David: Checked on the 1901, these seem to be the only ABDY's with connections to Swinton (where my Grandmother still lives today): James Abdy 27 Yorks Misson Yorkshire Rotherham Carter Blast Furnace 46493923 25158938 Sarah Abdy 25 Yorks Swinton Yorkshire Rotherham 46493923 25158939 Gertrude Abdy 1 Yorks Swinton Yorkshire Rotherham 46493923 25158940 And also found a young George ABDY staying with his mother's family: Elizabeth Platts 45 Yorks Chapeltown Yorkshire Swinton Midwife 46493692 25178638 Martha Platts 27 Yorks Swinton Yorkshire Swinton Laundress 46493692 25178639 St Stephens Platts 20 Yorks Swinton Yorkshire Swinton Stove Grate Moulder 46493692 25178640 Elizabeth Platts 14 Yorks Swinton Yorkshire Swinton 46493692 25178641 John Platts 12 Yorks Swinton Yorkshire Swinton 46493692 25178642 Ann Platts 10 Yorks Swinton Yorkshire Swinton 46493692 25178643 George Abdy 3 Yorks Swinton Yorkshire Swinton 46493692 25178644 Here is William Platts from the 1901 census - for whatever reason he wasn't enumerated with the family: William Platts 51 Yorks Sheffiled Yorks Swinton Moulder Stove Grate 48198402 34393672 If you can afford it, I highly recommend purchasing census scans of the above from the PRO. Hope this helps you out. Belinda Robinson London Ontario Canada