Dear list By definition (or at least as defined in my Little Oxford dictionary) ones's ancestor is any person from whom one's parents descend. I was always under the impression that implicit in this is that an ancestor was deceased. What do others think? Maybe Pam is in a lucky position having an ancestor wanting help. None of my ancestor's are in that privileged or fortunate position. Not this side of the grave anyway. Or was it simply a case that Mary Ann's descendent was able to linger longer? Garry > > > Subject: [A.G.R. ] JAMES ODELL > Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2001 01:36:25 +1000 > From: <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > > Hi All > > James ODELL, baptised 24 July 1831 Tingrith, Bedfordshire, married to Mary Ann Linger 23 July 1854 at Tingrith. > James is listed as being killed in Australia. My ODELL ancestor found this information out and wants help in trying to find out any information, as I would like to know too. > Is there anyone who may know anything. > > Many thanks > Pam Dalby Qld > > _