Free BMD marriage 1874 Agnes Sherliker to either James Newton or William Melling but can't spot in 1881.
This is the possibility for Edward in 1871 - the Thomas seems ok but there was no James in 1861

1871 RG10; Piece: 4211; Folio: 84; Page: 12
Fylde Rd Preston
Thomas Apperson (Appleton?) widower 39 yrs tailor b Upholland
Edward Sherlicker 60 yrs boarder married 60 yrs cotton weaver
Thomas Sherlicker 22 yrs boarder unmarried 22 rys cotton weaver
James Sherlicker 14 yrs boarder unmarried 14 yrs tailor apprentice
others born Preston
confusing but there will be an explanation somewhere

1861 RG9; Piece: 3130; Folio: 126; Page: 35
2 St George's Rd Preston
James Sherlicker 4 yrs lodger scholar b Preston
ISabella Sherlicker 30 yrs unmarried lodger cotton winder b Preston
who is she?? 1851 has her as a daughter of John Sherliker aged 42 yrs (in 1851) so could be related to Edward (brother perhaps?)
they are lodging with Ann Threlfall and other lodgers.
oh dear- lots of work here- get a nice drink and then sit down and try to make sense- I will stop now- let me know if,w hen you have sorted it, there are any people on 1891 and 1901 that you need to look for
