Hi Lynette I am new to the list and re you posting: "I have the following surnames that 'started' in the New England area..........., Hoping there are some connections on this list today." I have a interest in a Joe HAYDEN from the Curlewis/gunnedah/armidale area, but have no details (just photos) at this stage. He was a friend of my father and aunt ( surname BARTLEY). Also one of my uncles married a WINTERS in Inverell c 1922. Though I believe her family came from the Bathurst area. The Winters settld in Howell/Inverell c 1910/1920 where they ran bakeries. regards.....Christine Send instant messages to your online friends http://au.messenger.yahoo.com