BlankHi List I'm doing research into THOMAS PICKERING of Blackburn Lancashire England who was born around 1818 his fathers name is BURLESE/BORLASE/BURLACE. I'm intereseted has anyone heard of the name Burlese before and what is it's origin. Burlese was living in Hanson St. Blackburn in 1827 and he was a Weaver he died in 1859. Any help much appreciated Regards Dianna --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.516 / Virus Database: 313 - Release Date: 1/09/2003