Hi Wendy I am going to the Shropshire archives next week so can check the Madeley parish marriage register for the father's details if you would like me to. Do you have a date (qtr) in 1873? In the meantime I have extracted Astbury details from our BMD database for the nearby parishes of Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge & Buildwas in case there is anything that will help (sent off list). Sue (IGca) www.igca.co.uk _________________________________________________________________ Choose the perfect PC or mobile phone for you http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/130777504/direct/01/