This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NELSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WWC.2ACI/3270 Message Board Post: Hi my great x 2 grandmother is listed in the 1881 British census records as coming from Kilkenny. Her husband was John Nelson a private in the 43rd Light infantry who I believe were stationed in Ireland in about 1849. They had a daughter born in Kilkenny - Jane Nelson. She was born abt. 1850. John Nelson's wife was Margaret ? I am trying to discover her maiden name but on birth records for her children which I got from the GRO, she is listed as Margaret Nelson.The GRO are unable to find a marriage certificate for John and Margaret. I believe Margaret was born about 1830 - 1832. Any help would be appreicated.