Don > James Waite was apparently one of 22 children! > Wow. Doubtless something special in the South Newington water. I suppose as soon as one was born, the couple just couldn't 'wait' before having another! Then they had an extra 'diner' at their table. I also wonder what was the combined 'weight' of the brood? And I thought the 13/14 of Alfred and 'Elizabeth' was going some. A propos of nothing, I'm planning to call in at the Northants CRO on Thursday morning and will find out if they have any 1901 census info available there. bfn Alan