Hi Adrian! I see you are reseaching a John Stansel b. 1843 in Nottinghamshire, England. Further, his mother was Charlotte Stansel age 40 as shown on the 1861 UK census record. I am interested in John's brother Richard Stansel/Stancill born 1852/53 listed on the 1861 census record as well. Richard married a Mary Ann Dolphin abt. 1871 and it is believed they had a son William Draycott Stancil born abt. 1877 in Brampton. There is confusion as to who William's father was; Richard's or Mary Ann's second husband's William Draycott.....who happened to be her cousin. The child's name don't help matters either, that's for sure. If you have information on Richard Stansel and/or son William will you please share with me. Anything you come across, no matter how small may be a helpful clue to this mystery! Also, do you agree that John and Richard's father was Thomas Stancll? How far back have you traced your Stancill family? We have traced back further but still have questions about Richard. Thank you, Debbie