Frances,
Thanks so much for that, it answers a number of queries and ties up the final detail for Samuel in my Surplice tree.
I would be grateful to know of any information about a daughter of his "Amelia" who may have moved to the I.O.M. with him. I can find no trace of her after 1851.
If you get queries about the Surplice family I may be able to help.
Thanks again.
Regards,
John