My apologies. John was born, as you said, in about 1851. (I have looked at my records and I don't know where I got 1863 from.) In 1881 census John was living in Factory row with 2 daughters. By 1891 they have 3 daughters and 2 sons.

Further back, is John's father James? I can see a John Bennett with brother William and sister Mary with James and Deborah as Parents in the 1861 census. Do you think this is right? John is a common name, it's likely I have the wrong one. Are there other choices?

Many regards,Barbara