Dear Mike, As Ruth said, Charles was a mariner as was his father Joseph. Louisa Tucker was the daughter of Nathaniel Tucker, another mariner. Louisa seems to have been from Teignmouth in Devon. Charles was born on the 25th May 1823 in Wapping, Middlesex. In 1845 he was 5ft. 5 1/2 inches tall, with brown hair, hazel eyes and a ruddy complexion. (Image sent off-list) Best Wishes, Penny

Thanks to Penny,Ruth and Bob for your quick response. I now have two names for Charles father ! Bob has given John and Penny has him as Joseph. Could this be as a result of a transcription error and if so which one is correct? thanks again Mike --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus