Birth date from 1881 census and BMD. This is probably the reference for his birth but the certificate would be required for absolute verification. And the same with his marriage details. Birth. GRO ref: Whitby 9d 475 June 1/4 1876 In the 1901 census Joe is working as a Baker and Bread Maker`s Assistant. Marriage:- GRO ref:- Whitby 9d 821 Sept 1/4 1902. Details on `certificates`