Stuart, In 1841 living in Rotherham are George Hirst, 36, Mary, 37, Sarah, 15, John, 12, Mary Ann, 9, George, 5, and Maria, 2. This appears to be your family and if it is it's possible George and Mary Ann married about 1823-1825. If you could find their marriage you would have Mary Ann's maiden name. Daughter Sarah was born in Kimberworth, Rotherham so it's likely the marriage took place nearby. Marg >From the Beautiful British Columbia Cariboo Region, Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: "STUART GUEST via" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2014 8:30 AM Subject: [YORKSGEN] Mary Hirst born 1804 Eckington Derbyshire Married to Richard Guest rotherham I am endeavouring to trace the parents of Mary Ann Hirst who was born Eckington about 1804 and is described as a Pauper sempstress on the census of 1851 Kimberworth she was the mother in law to Richard Guest and mother to Mary Ann Guest and mother to George Hirdt,Maria Hirst and Samuel Hirst who in 1851 was aged 8 stuart .....