Dear List, Very pleased to be posting here.. my first interest in this area!! I am interested in the family and ancestors of John ACKLAND, b. approx 1817 in Aylestone, Leicester. In the 1881 census I have Johns family as John Ackland, 61, Greengrocer, b, Aylestone, Leicester Elizabeth Ackland, 47, b. Honiton Devon William J. Ackland, 20, b. Rye, Sussex Emeline M Ackland, 15, b. Bromley, Kent Elizabeth J. Ackland, 10, b. Barking, Essex They are living at 1, Heath Road, Barking, Essex I have also traced this family at 6, Heath Road, Barking in 1871 and 1, South Row, Rye, Sussex in 1861. But I am keen to find out more about the Leicester connection. Is anyone researching Acland's from the area or can anyone help me find out more about John's ancestors? Many Thanks Mark