Hi thanks again. This whole business is so complex.
I don't know where a Julia comes into things. I do have a Jane Kelly ( nee Quirk ) bn Ireland, marrying John Sheard in the 1850's.
I had a quick look at the National archives again, and found :-
1817-1820
Scope and content JOHN SHEARD
Born WHIPSEY, Yorkshire
Served in 54th Foot Regiment
Discharged aged 24.
Whibsey is where Grace Sugden was born. Coincidental or not?
I may send off for the discharge details.
We have them for the John Sheard bn 1769, and also for the Sgt Major John Sheard from Ovenden.
I'll be happy when I put this jigsaw together!
Thanks once again for your time and help.