Hello Peter Have searched the nsw bdm's? They are online at bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm There are 5 John Bailey's born between 1795 and 1830. There is 1 John Bailey born 1850 father John mother Elizabeth. Unfortunately, the online indexes do not tell you much but you may be able to narrow it down. I hope that this helps in some way. Joy - Wagga Wagga NSW ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Brindley" <pjb@lmi.net> To: <aus-nsw-new-england@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 2:03 PM Subject: [NE] John Bailey at Cassilis, NSW. > Happy New Year to all! > > I am seeking any information on John Bailey, born ca 1852 at Cassilis, > NSW. I have traced back to him, but the trail has gone cold. > > John Bailey married Catherine Ann Maker, born 2nd May, 1864 in Carcoar, > NSW, daughter of John Maker and Catherine Steward, on the 17th May, 1881 > at Gunnedah. > > Family lore tells me that John Bailey's father was also John Bailey, who > was a shepherd at Cassilis. That would suggest that he was born ca. 1800 > to 1825? Any ideas where to start? I can't make it to the library easily > as I am in California. > > Thanks, > Peter Brindley > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > AUS-NSW-NEW-ENGLAND-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message