Yes Annette I was convinced it was the same family then little bits and pieces seems to suggest otherwise.

Would the birth of Sarah Ellen Read have the mothers name on it?
Sarah Ellen Read is in the 1861 census working with Sarah Fussell who is a house keeper at the same address. and
In 1851 census Frances Emily Read is working with Sarah Fussell at a vicarage in Hayes.
Thank you Rosie. That could be an explanation. I will see if I can find William Wheelwright in earlier census.
I have tried to see if there is a death for William Read 1851-1861 but none appears to come up.
Appreciate all your help
mariac
mariac