Bruce, thank you very much for that information. I have been plodding through it but have got a little confused.

During my research I also saw the variation between the names Emily & Amelia. Could they be the same person of the same family?

Also, the 1871 census reads Jane, Amelia, Margaret & John. Were these perhaps other siblings?

Thanks again.

Ps - Were there such things as birth certificates in those days?