I haven't posted to the Allchin list for while, but I need to check a new link that I have found between the AL(L)CHIN surname and the spelling variation ORCHIN. My evidence is very circumstantial, so I'd like to find out if anyone else has ALCHIN ancestors in the Oxford street area of London. Here is the story so far.... My Henry ORCHIN was married to Elizabeth SMITH on 19March1810 at St George Hanover Square, London I was delighted to find a baptism for Henry ALCHIN on 24May1789 at St Geo Hanover Sq. This could be my Henry ORCHIN - he would have been nearly 21 on the day of his marriage. The baptism details are: Henry son of Henry and Mary ALCHIN bap 24May1789 at St Geo Hanover Square. (born 22 May) There is also a baptism there of Jane ALLCHIN 5Jan1794 I'd appreciate any opinions on whether this ALCHIN baptism is my Henry ORCHIN, and I'd certainly like to know if anyone else is researching ALCHIN families in this area. Replies to the list please Steve -- Stephen Jones -- steve@dorsetcoast.fsnet.co.uk