Len,

Many thanks for your response. I was at a bit of a loss as to where they were married. Richard was from Lancashire, Catherine was from Ireland and the first child (Mary) is shown as Isle of Man or Lancashire depending which Census data you look at.

One question, what is 'Brian's Index? Is it linked to Brian Lawson who has also replied to this thread?

Also how would I find out about the will. The spelling is not quite right, but the timing is possible.

Many thanks again

Richard