Hi Lesley, Yes, it does sound odd the similarities. All the information I have sent about the Michael Minton's arrival at Port Jackson I have taken from microfiche and film in the Kingswood PRO. Michael Minton Prince Regent 11 (1) Fiche No. 645, page 259, film 395 shelf 4/4007. Index to Assignmen Register Fiche (1of 1) No. 745. Age 27yrs Michael Minton Prince Regent 1 arrived 1824- Fiche No. 658, page 018, film 2662 shelf 4/4009A age 36 yrs. Yes it was Musters and Other Papers Fiche 658. My g/ grandfather John Minton ( Michael Minton's son) was aged 76yrs when he died 1912 that gives his birthdate at abt.1836. The other Minton children were born in the mid 1840's . This is the information I have been working with. Regards Elaine