Hi again Chris

Yes I am. I have him now in 1851 aged 22, born Dudley, lodging Redhal Hill,Rowley Regis. His father was William (from marriage certificate) and the IGI has an entry for a Samuel in 1828, father William and mother Ann. I am sort of stuck there until I get get a UK holiday with enough space to go and look at parish registers.
How are you getting on?