Thank you, Bev: the Mary Mallinson excused her rates could well be the right lady - how very interesting. On the 1861 census she is reported to be 90, although I take it with a pinch of salt. I don't think Martha has come into the picture before, so I will have to see how she fits in: she may be a descendant of one of Selina's siblings - but again that might well be outside marriage as they were mostly sisters! and I think George died young. cheers Maggie Maggie Found these mallinsons on wakefield website there abit later than you are looking at but may be of some use There is a Mary Mallinson as being excused paying her rates on this website http://www.wakefieldfhs.org.uk/Accounts%201858%20-%20arrears~%20Westgate.htm The year is 1858 There is also a Martha Mallinson receiving relief from Wakefield union http://www.wakefieldfhs.org.uk/Wakefield%20Union%20~%20Wakefield%20pt%202.ht m in 1886 Bev