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I have my gt gt grandparents on the 1861 census, living in Liverpoool. They are Thomas Naylor born c.1840 in Wigan and Jane Naylor born c.1841 in Liverpool. They have a 1 year old daughter Alice Ann. Thomas is down as Thos. I have found them on the 1881 census, still living in Liverpool and with several other children, one being Thomas who was born c.1866 in Liverpool. I have spent ages trawling through the 1871 census but can find no mention of them. I have tried varying the spelling of their surname but still no luck. I would really appreciate some advice on what to do next.

Image is Naylor: Thomas Taylor Age: 4 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Relation: Son Father's name: Thomas Mother's name: Jane Gender: Male Where born: Liverpool, Lancashire, England Civil parish: Liverpool Ecclesiastical parish: St Titus Town: Liverpool County/Island: Lancashire Country: England Street address:137 Back Portland St, L'pool Occupation: Condition as to marriage: Disability: View image Registration district: Liverpool Sub-registration district: St Martin ED, institution, or vessel: 28 Neighbors: View others on page Household schedule number: 35 Household Members: Name Age Jane Taylor 30 Thomas Taylor 31 - Block maker Thomas Taylor 4 Pam

jUNE IS THIS HIM? Name: Thomas Naylor Age: 36 Estimated birth year: abt 1835 Relation: Head Spouse's name: Jane Gender: Male Where born: Ashton, Lancashire, England Civil parish: Ashton IN Makerfield Ecclesiastical parish: Holy Trinity County/Island: Lancashire Country: England Street address: Occupation: Condition as to marriage: Disability: View image Registration district: Wigan Sub-registration district: Ashton in Makerfield ED, institution, or vessel: 3 Neighbors: View others on page Household schedule number: 110 Household Members: Name Age Henry Naylor 1 James Naylor 15 Jane Naylor 39 Peter Naylor 4 Sarah E Naylor 5 Thomas Naylor 36 Thomas Naylor 12

I think this may be your family in 1871. Image looks like Naylor. Thomas senior was born in Wigan and is a block maker. Thomas Taylor Age: 4 Estimated birth year: abt 1867 Relation: Son Father's name: Thomas Mother's name: Jane Gender: Male Where born: Liverpool, Lancashire, England Civil parish: Liverpool Ecclesiastical parish: St Titus Town: Liverpool County/Island: Lancashire Country: England Registration district: Liverpool Sub-registration district: St Martin ED, institution, or vessel: 28 Neighbors: View others on page Household schedule number: 35 Household Members: Name Age Jane Taylor 30 Thomas Taylor 31 Thomas Taylor 4 Gwyn

June could Jane be a second wife? 1871 census..... Name: Thomas Naylor Age: 29 Estimated birth year: abt 1842 Relation: Head Spouse's name: Sarah Ann Gender: Male Where born: Wakefield, Yorkshire, England Civil parish: Wakefield Ecclesiastical parish: All Saints Town: Wakefield County/Island: Yorkshire Country: England Street address: Occupation: Condition as to marriage: Disability: View image Registration district: Wakefield Sub-registration district: Wakefield ED, institution, or vessel: 11 Neighbors: View others on page Household schedule number: 61 Household Members: Name Age Alice Naylor 1 Annie Naylor 3 Sarah Ann Naylor 27 Thomas Naylor 29

Many thanks to all of you - Gwyneth and Potty, yes it looks like you've succeeded where I failed. Alice is not with them but maybe she was staying with other relatives on the night as she is alive and kicking on the 1881 census and with the family. I have looked through Ancestry again but can't find the record! How did you both find it? Am I missing something? Georgina, Jane seems to have been his only wife as she is on 1861 and 1881 censuses. I think the other Thomas you found is actually a cousin of my Thomas. Thank you for trying any way. June

June Because he was known to be alive in 1881....... I searched for a child Thomas ( no surname) with father Thomas and mother Jane. I put his date of birth as 1866 + or - 2 years, born in Liverpool. Of the resulting 'Hits', I looked for a possible mis transcription of NAYLOR. Gwyn

Thanks for that Gwyneth - I hadn't thought of doing it that way around. I've learnt something very useful there. Also, I hadn't considered looking for Taylor. Looking at the original its obvious that its Naylor. Well done and thanks again! June