For Catherine I don't know if this is going to be of the slightest use, but knowing genealogists and their hunt for the elusive branches... we have a letter up on our website written by Emma Bertie in 1824. I know it is not relating to Italy, but if you read the letter, then the followup on the next page it may give you some information that is of use to you. http://www.home.gil.com.au/~ears/ashford.html Hope this helps Eunice in Queensland At 10:29 21/05/02 -0400, you wrote: >To All: > >I am interested in information on English families that traveled or lived in >Italy during the late 16th century. I am especially interested in the >Martin/Brandon family and the Berties. > >Thank you. > >Catherine Correll >