Hi Elzabels
Many thanks for your replies.
The only sources I have for Samuel's place of birth are the census returns for 1841, 1851 and 1861. Both the 1851 and 1861 returns record his place of birth as being "Crewe".
However, I believe, from IGI index, that he married Ellen Bostock in Coppenhall in 1828. From what you said, I think this is now what is called Crewe?
Thank you for the information on his marriage to Catherine. I knew he'd married Catherine but not got any details. Maybe I'll order a certificate. It would be just my luck for the father's name not to be recorded!
Once again many thanks for your help.
Helen