This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ovington1_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.yks.general/15663.2.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is generally an explanation for people not appearing in the census but there were a significant amount missed entirely. Do you have the marriage cert which should tell you his father name and occupation. The birth will hopefully give you an address to check in 1881. Unfortunately there is sometimes no other way but to pay for a certificate or two. Have you tried http://www.sheffieldindexers.com/ NJO Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.