Ray and Ian - thank you for your very interesting and informative replies - I am grateful that you are so willing to share your wealth of knowledge.  Regards Stuart ----- Original Message ----- > Could someone help me with the initials "Esq., M.C.," after William Bowman's name?? I believe?that William Bowman (1799 -1874)?- was a Member of the Legilislative Council in the 1840's, however I?understood that would be signified?by the initials M.L.C.? > > Thanks > Stuart