Thanks Brian. I reckon Edward would have been approx 16 when the 1851 census was taken but he was not with the rest of the family then. I thought it might have been the 1861 census I found him on board a sailing vessel so I would guess [hope] he could have still been at sea in 1863. He would be approx 30 in 1865. If you can offer any help it would be appreciated. Thanks Viv