Periodic posting for the benefit of new group subscribers: I am exploring the MARR family tree and have come across a BATES connection. Hoping someone out there can help expand this branch. Ann BATES (b. in Liverpool, England, date unknown; d. details unknown) married Joseph SMITH (b. in Liverpool, England, date unknown; d. details unknown) Children: Mary Veronica SMITH (b. 1838, Liverpool; d. 11 Dec 1876 in Richmond, Australia May have been other children Mary Veronica married James Hamilton MARR (b. 5 Apr 1837, Glasgow; d. 7 Jul 1914) There-in commences the MARR connection. Regards, Ian Marr I think, therefore, I yam - does this mean I'm a vegetable? Eddress: marrtron@ansonic.com.au Home Page: http://www.ansonic.com.au/marrtronics/ I can also be found on ICQ - 7894010 and MediaRing +61 3 5565 1727