Hi Gerry, Thomas and Mary Ann moved to Liverpool shortly after their marriage in 1839 as the first child was born in Liverpool in 1840. Thomas worked in Cammel Lairds shipyards as did three subsequent generations of the family. Thanks for all your time on this, it is most appreciated. John My favourite sites. FreeBMD.com 1837online.com Lancashire BMD.org.uk Rootschat.com