I'm having no luck what so ever trying to find Francis. All I've found for him is the 1881 census which gives him & his family in London. His line tells me that in 1881 he was 25, born Sheffield, York & was a comedian. Trying to find him pre 1881 is proving to be anything but a joke!
The only other thing I found for him was his marriage in 1878 to Charlotte Wales, which was in London also. I've only just found the marriage registration, so I haven't got his fathers name yet.
Can you guys help me find him on the 1861/71 census' please?