Hi Jeanette, I think this poem is wonderful, thank you for sharing it with us. It may even be a cu;ltural watershed in barraclough family history! It could well go on the list home page, and Kim may be interested in putting it on hers. I guess I am wondering about your thoughts on that. I guess you have no idea where to find the author to ask permission, or even if that author is still alive. Does anyone else out there have any further details of the author???? Linda Barraclough Briagolong, Victoria, Australia List Owner: BARRACLOUGH-L email: [email protected] List Home Page: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~surreal/barraclough/ A descendant of James Barraclough and Hannah Carter, married 1825 at Bradford.