In a message dated 21/03/2005 05:33:30 GMT Standard Time, pbotham@telus.net writes: I have data taken from the 1841 census for a family in my ancestry. They lived at Heeley in the Ecclesall Bierlow district of Sheffield, (Am I right in expressing their district of residence in this way?) and the members were as follows: Joseph Archdale, 40; Mary Archdale, 30, Ann Archdale, 10; Sarah Archdale, 9; Maria Archdale, 7; and Mary Archdale, 4. As you can see As those of you experienced with the 1841 census can see, I don't have all the information taken at the census. First of all, I don't understand the address (shown as "Heeley" for all the names), and nothing is given regarding: Houses; Profession or trade; or the locations of birth of the family members. Hi First of all I think you need to understand the use of Ecclesall Bierlow. It is a collection of many parishes in and around Sheffield, some of them in the early days were outside the city boundary. Their actual residence was in Heeley, probably still a country area in 1841 so everyone knew who was who and who lived in their village. There probably was no street name even and certainly no house numbers. There were a few Cutlers and Scythe Makers but mostly Agriculture. The 1841 census does not give you much information at all. Certainly no place of birth but just the question of "were you born in county" the answer being simply "yes" or "no" which isn't much help. The best census to give you the information required would be the 1851 census but I am afraid I do not have a copy. I have sent you a history of Ecclesall Bierlow off line. Hope this helps Best wishes JUDY ELKINGTON _www.elkingtonfamily.com_ (http://www.elklingtonfamily.com/) ELKINGTON-L@rootsweb.com