Marsha, Thanks so much for the 1860 information. It's the earliest sighting I have of him in Connecticut. Spot on with the birth date for Burritt (later known as Benjamin). He was actually born on 11 April 1860. I am guessing that the enumerator recorded James' wife's name wrongly - she was Ellen. Ellen and the first two children (Ann and Eliza) were born in England. Thanks also for the 1900 information which confirms some other information that I was given that James remarried. Quite clearly the 1900 census confirms that. I have given up learning more about this family, but the pure luck in acquiring the 5 generation photograph just a few weeks ago, with James at the head, has helped me move forward. It introduced the new surnames of Young and Habershon into the family. Believe it or not, it was a response to my enquires into the Young side that brought me full circle to learn more about the Knibbs. The current generation of Knibbs in Connecticut weren't previously aware of the connection with these two surnames so it was a very lucky find. Thanks again Marsha! Don