Dear Listers, I have a READ (such a common name) problem that I wonder if anyone can help with please. 1. Mary READ bapc1706 Hockliff (IGI says father READ Mother Ann but of course Mary could have been illigitimate and mother was Ann READ (Single). Mary READ m.23 Jan. 1727/28 Toddington Thomas BUNKER Mary d.c1775 Westoning. 2. John READ bapc.1748 m.7 Aug. 1775 Chalgrave Sarah JANES and had 6 children 3. Joseph READ bapc1747 m. 18 Oct. 1780 Lidlington Sarah PLUMMER they had 8 children Joseph d. Apl. 1818 71yrs. Where John & Joseph READ brothers? I have found a family of READ in Watford Herts. did they by any chance come over the border? Can any one suggest where I can confirm these bapts. somewhere. Thanks for any help that you can offer it is much appreciated. Regards Betty Lark Richmond, Nelson, NZ