This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: possumlady1 Surnames: Bateson Slater Marson Beanland Bentham/Benthorn Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bateson/141/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking this Bateson line, especially as very little info that side; am decendent of this marriage - Eleanor Bateson m. John Slater 1872 (occ: Watchmaker, f: Rupert Slater, m: Betsy Marson). Had a least one living child Herbert Wilton Slater in UK 1874. They left UK 1875 for Australia with baby Herbert. Have BMD certificates for their Australian events and some quite interesting info, would be happy to exchange scans of these documents, if anyone has any photos, etc. of these particular Bateson-Slater families, would appreciate as have none and have never seen any. (Immediate family wouldn't discuss this line, hence difficulties, no use at all, no memorabilia, just secrets!!). In Australia, John later married into the Beanland-Betham (or Benthorn) family, also originally from this same W.R. Yorkshire area and are also welcome to swap as are step-family. Also posted under UK Yorkshire West Riding General Category. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.