Thanks MargP and Claire.t,
Totally confused now

Not sure now who my richard is !!
Was he a Dykes or a Peacock ??
I think I might start again and check if I have got the correct Richard, I am new to this genealogy and am wondering now if I have the wrong person.
I really need to know who Richard Dyke's father was but apart from the 1841 Census (when he was living with the Tindalls) Richard Dykes first appears and then his marriage certificate who says his father is William Dykes I have nothing else to go on.
Any ideas anyone ??
Thanks for your help,
Tracey