John Yes his name was George Gibson a cooper. They were married in Leith Dec 1889, he is mentioned as father on his sons birth in 1895 in Jedburgh. Havn't found them in the 1891 census or 1901 as GRO is out of action :( Marion >Just we can brainstorm, do you have an idea what the name of the deceased husband/father was?< --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.782 / Virus Database: 528 - Release Date: 22/10/2004