Hi John, Thanks for your email. I tried to check the Cessnock Pioneer register but it is not on line as I can see. Many thanks John -----Original Message----- From: aus-nsw-hunter-valley-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:aus-nsw-hunter-valley-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of johngoswell@iprimus.com.au Sent: Tuesday, 23 January 2007 3:24 PM To: aus-nsw-hunter-valley@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [HV] AUS-NSW-HUNTER-VALLEY Digest, Vol 2, Issue 17 I have heard of this family, and that there was official congratulations from royalty for their effort. My understanding was that he had more than one wife. Have you checked the Cessnock Pioneer Register? John G (residing not far from Cessnock)