Here I am, back again after a long time and still with much the same problem. James Moss death certificate says he died 20th October 1859 registration district Rochford, aged 58 years (confirmed on his grave marker in Great Stambridge Parish churchyard) therefore birth date would be 1801. Census 1851 says he was born in Hatfield (probably Peverel). After looking everywhere I can think of, I still cannot find his birth certificate so I can get his parents and make some progress. So frustrating! Please, can anyone help? I have received a lot of information from mailing listers in the past, but I believe I must have his birth certificate in order to not continue on guesswork. Anyone with any advice?