Dear Peter,Thank you very much for trying for me.1853.Matthew would still be alive.As stated on the Marriage Certificate.[ When i have sent for other certificates it states if the Father was deceased] I have tried looking up the census on line.So i know how hard it would be to find him. I thank you,for your help. Matthew could well have moved to another area too.As i have found other members of my family tree,have done.Especially working in the Glass Making industry. Cheers Peter, I will just have to put Matthew Kelly on hold for now. Vi