Dear Listers I have had an email from an elderly ex-missionary living in Thailand who has recently been introduced to the joys of the internet for family history research. He has little money and still has his L plates on in regards to internet use. I do hope someone can help me help Harold Thanks Alison Below is what he wants a bit of help with:- ...Phlippa Bowcher (Boucher) was the daughter of Mathew Gross and Mary Slade; married a John Retallack in 1823, and James Hill Bowcher in 1833.Philippa, James and daughter Mary migrated to Australia in the early 1850s, and settled in Bendigo. Mary married Thomas Rowe in Bendigo in 1857, and their first child was James Bowcher Rowe. James Bowcher Rowe moved to NSW, married a lady named Lillian Grant and, by her, had, to my knowledge, seven children. They were: William G. (1886-90); Mary E. (1887-1906); Bessie F. (1889- ); James G.R. (1893- ); Thomas L. (1895- ); Sophy G. (1897- ); George Courtenay (1900-61). I believe the births occurred, some in Broken Hill, some in Wilcannia. I would like to confirm these dates (births, and if possible child deaths, at least), and, if possible, salvage all the middle names represented so far by initials only. Also, is it Bessie or Elizabeth, Sophy or Sophia, Courtenay or Courtney ? Is this information likely to be on the internet ? If not, what is the easiest (and cheapest !) way to find it ? I would very much appreciate your guidance.