Help with 1861 census

[Kerrill]

I am hoping someone can put me on the right track, in the 1861 census (ref: RG9/3137/137 p22) my ancestor Francis Morrison has a Richard and Margaret with a daughter Margaret aged one living with them, I can't make out thier second name as I have searched for Kelly, Scelly , Reilly and others but no babtism or birth for the young Margaret. I was hoping that the Margaret was the daughter of Francis and Ann but without knowing the correct surname I have no chance of finding out.

[Milliepede]

It might be O'Reilly.

Have you looked for a pre 1861 marriage for Margaret Morrison to a Richard?  That might be the easiest way.

[Kerrill]

Thanks for the quick response Millie,  yes have searched for marriage of Margaret Morrison and a Richard but nothing that really sticks out.

[Milliepede]

Are Francis & Ann on the next census? 

Is 1861 the first one the family appears on (in England)

[The Yokel]

Are you sure that Richard is in the same house, as his “relation to Head of family” is shown as head
And he has a different schedule to the house above.

[rosie99]

They are listed on that census as 2 separate households by the / at the edge of the record.  .   It is possible that they are not related

[heywood]

On the next page, there is:
Ann Hutchison, 28 yrs lodger, married Cotton Winder, b Ireland

Then, separate household
James Morrisson? 24 yrs
Mary 23 yrs
Francis, son 4 yrs
Margaret daughter 1 yr

[heywood]

Margaret Morrison b 1859, Preston mmn Barrigan
Francis b 1856 - same details

Added - likely marriage
1856 Preston Register Office or Registrar attended
James Morrison and Mary Beregan

[Kerrill]

Yes James is Frances Morrison's son, I have his marriage cert. I thought it possible that it was a different houshold but still stumped that there is no birth cert or baptism for young Margaret.