Hi List, I have already thanked Meegan off-line, who supplied the Census information I requested. My husband was gobsmacked when it came back so quickly after posting. I just looked smug but didn't tell him that it is not always that fast! Hannah Maria was a portrait painter aged 46 in the 1861 Census. Her husband Richard HARDEY was a photographer. They lived in Hull and had no children. These two intrigue me as it seems to me that they were unusual in their occupations for that time. Does anyone know of Hannah or if there is someone in Hull who might know of her art? Can't track her down on Google although there are other Hannah Maria Hardeys scattered in the UK, USA and Canada - even Tasmania! Any clues would be most welcome. Thanks again Meegan for your interest and assistance. Cheers!..........Judy. Perth. W. Australia