I have just started researching my g grandfather on my father's maternal side and found the following. Edward GRAY (my g grandfather) was born in Greenock East, Renfrew on the 24th April 1831, parents were Edward GRAY and Margaret BROADFOOT who married in Greenock East on the 3rd July 1831. Children to this union were; John b. 22nd July 1832, Jane b. 9th November 1834, Edward b. 24th April 1836 (my g grandfather), Hugh b. 24th January 1838, David b. 20th September 1840, William b. 26th November 1842 and Margaret b. 27th July 1845. In the 1851 Census I found the family living at Lady Burn Marshall Land, Edward Snr. occupation skinner said he was age 49 est. birth year 1802 and born in Haddington, East Lothian. I did a search of the births for that period and found an Edward b. 23rd November 1800 in Haddington. East Lothian, father John GRAY and mother Janet Owterside. The age is a close fit but considering the names of the parents and the children, would it be reasonable to consider this birth as the right one? Is there another way I can check? In the 1851 Census Margaret said she was age 44, est. birth year 1807 and born in Janerkip, Renfrewshire, I think this has been mistranscribed and should read Inverkip. I searched for a birth for Margaret but could not find one for that time or place. I searched for a death for Edward Snr and found a death for Edward age 69 in 1870 (could not get the exact date) in Greenock East. to get the exact date would I have to go to GROS and what else would I get from the certificate? I found a death for Margaret age 76 in Greenock East in 1880. I got these details on Scotlands People, can I get more from there and how much does it cost. Do I get the extract or can I get the same with paying 5 credits and viewing? Any advice or help with this research would greatly appreciated. I also would like to hear from anyone descended from or researching this family. Colin in a hot, wet and muggy Brisbane.