My great-grandfater Thomas Neal (a miner) and his wife Louisa (nee Williams) migrated from England and arrived in Brisbane on the Eastern Empire 14.09.1866 with sons Tom (8) and John (3yrs and born in Spain) another son George Henry was born in Qld 1866. They were in Bathurst NSW in 1869 when Emma was born, Hill End 1873 James born, Hartley 1874 Louisa born. Thomas was probably still alive in 1899 when both son George H, and daughter Louisa were married in Sydney. His wife Louisa died 1910 and informant was son Tom, so presumably Thomas died prior to this date, but I have no evidence. Nothing is definite about his movements past 1874. Could he have been mining interestate? If you have any information which could assist me I would be most grateful. Many thanks. Jan from Trafalgar, Victoria --------------------------------- Yahoo! Personals - New people, new possibilities. FREE for a limited time!