This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jillynetter Surnames: Thompson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/17250/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've been searching this family for ages. William THOMPSON born Richmond Yorkshire c 1833 Wife Mary born Morpeth c 1837 I can't find them in 1861 census nor have I found any matches from birth certificates. Any ideas? in 1871 they were in Bellingham with children - Thomas A Thompson c1859 born Hexham Jane A Thompson c1864 born Hexham I find them boarding with Thomas Cowen & Rachel Lewis in 1881 but not with their children. Every GRO reference for the children don't match with Mary or William. My suspicion is that Son Thomas is actually Marys illegitemate son and is called Thomas Cowen as per the aformentioned 1861 census. I've scoured every source I can and just hope someone reading this may have an inkling on how I can find these. I'd be so grateful for advice. Thankyou Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.