Hello Folks, I am Leslie Barraclough, born Brighouse, but family from Wibsey (of course) in Yorkshire England. I now live in Florida U.S.A. Firstly, I wish to thank Kim and Linda. Contents:- I too am stuck with John, Jonas, James, Sarah etc. as I see others are. My main line, and as far back as I can guarantee is:- Jonas Barraclough born 1814, died (killed actually) 1849. His wife:- Maria " " 1810 " 1859. Their children, John, 1833. Joseph, 1833. Moses, 1836. Sarah, 1838/9 Benjamin, 1841. Squire,1846 (my gt.gfr) Seth, 1849. I need confirmation and dates on some of the following. Jonas's father was John. Which John? " mother was Sarah. Which Sarah? Their known children (to me), Jonas 1814. Hannah 1815. Sampson 1817. Maria's father was James (also Barraclough) born 1788, died 1862. " mother was Sarah Myers, born ? died ? Their known children (to me), Maria born 1810. James born ? Maria's grandfather was Abraham Barraclough. Which? Can anyone tie in with these names and dates? Some I have seen so far this last week are near, but near is not enough as we have all found out to our chagrin. This will probably be a teaser, but quite authentic. Toby Barraclough buried 4th April 1671, his wife:- Jane " " 28th July 1668. This is recorded on a brass plaque set down on the floor of an aisle in Halifax Parish Church. Pwrhaps some of you have seen it. I took a "rubbing" and sent a copy to Derek Barraclough for interest. It also shows a coat of arms - ostentation?- showing, a, Three fleur de lys on a fess between 3 birds, and b, Three goats on a band. In Toby's will of 25th March 1671, "He left his moriety of the Manor House of Southowram and Cromwellbotham and all his real estate towards the maintenance and education of his daughters, Jane and Anna. The remainder to his brother Daniel Barraclough, Robert Hall, Josrph Helliwell", 1. Who was Toby. I.G.I. doesn't know him? 2 Who was Jane? 3.What happened to the daughters? 4.Who was Daniel's wife, his children etc. Did his line continue? 5.Which Manor House, is it still there? 6.Who were Robert Hall and Joseph Helliwell, were they relatives? Does anyone have any details of this? Happy searchings.