Hi Dennis There is a birth of a William John Galley Births Dec 1877 GALLEY William John Chelmsford 4a 269 In 1881 there is a William Galley age 3 with grandparents in Gt Leighs. & Frances A Gally age 23 b Terling is a servant in Braintree. Could his mother have been unmarried. Could you check the 1871 & 61 census for the area? Marriages Sep 1883 Etherton John Chelmsford 4a 439 GALLEY Frances Amelia Chelmsford 4a 439 This could be them. Cheers Jo