Hello Dayle There is a book where the TICKLEs; George, Mary and their family are mentioned on numerous pages and is an excellent reference for the TICKLE family history. To give a bit of an idea, George is mentioned in 19 pages. The book is "Terrible Vale- No Time Like The Past" by Elizbeth Gardiner. It is a history of the New England grazing run between 1830 and 1940, of about 200 pages. Not sure on where you live but your library may have, or can obtain a copy for you. If you are interested in buying a copy then to assist you: The publishers were DSAMC Education P/L, South PO Box 81, South Tamworth, NSW 2340. Phone: 02 6765 8738 or Fax 02 6765 2500. The book cost me back in 2001, $37 with postage. Failing that, a letter to the Uralla Council may reveal Elizabeth's address. Or, someone on this list may have the address for you? Good Luck. Cheers Gary _________________________________________________________________ REALESTATE: biggest buy/rent/share listings http://ninemsn.realestate.com.au