Dear List Members, Further to my previous postings I have found that in the 1861 Census of Glasgow my ancestor's father David SIMPSON aged 60 as well as a brother James aged 20 were both living with my SIMPSON family in Milton. David SIMPSON was a retired builder and James SIMPSON was a bricklayer. I did a search for a death certificate in Scotland for a David SIMPSON and the closest match in terms of age was a David SIMPSON who died in Renfrew in 1866 the same year as my SIMPSON family emigrated to New Zealand. The occupation of this David SIMPSON was given as bricklayer. According to the death certificate however this David SIMPSON was single however my David SIMPSON was a widower. According to John SIMPSON 's death certificate his mother's maiden name was Elizabeth BACON and the surname BACON has been used as a middle name by one of John SIMPSON 's sons. The parents of the David SIMPSON for whom I have a death certificate are James SIMPSON who was also a bricklayer and Nancy RUSSELL. While I know that this is perhaps a long shot, is there anyone who is researching the names SIMPSON and RUSSELL from the Limavady area who would be able to confirm that I have the death certificate for the correct David SIMPSON. Although to my knowledge none of John SIMPSON 's sons in New Zealand became builders or bricklayers there does appear to be a particular trend. Does any one know of any other resources related to this occupation that may be available. Regards, Christine