HI, Thanks very much. It is great to have a sounding board. However, I am not just depending on the names, In that article on Fitzhugh and Newton, the author did state that it was John Newton, master mariner who with one son went to VA and that he and friend William FitzHugh had numerous acres of land in Westmoreland. Plus the fact the author mentioned that John Newton's last wife Rose Tucker had a daughter Sarah who married William Fitzhugh. All of this is documented elsewhere. I agree that a sailor from Bristol wouldn't settled in Bedford long enough to establish himself in order to be on the Council. That is why I thought maybe this John Newton came from the area. I do not think the Barr's Court relationship is correct. Another researcher has found evidence that a Thomas Newton, who may be the father mentioned in the Will of John, did have some land in York...bought and sold several parcels. We are trying to work back from there and find the wife/mother and parents. What I would like from the list is advise on where to check in Bedford, if only to elimate the Newtons of that line from mine who go on to VA. I have done a good bit of work with records on Kent and York for other lines but not for Bedford. There don't seem to be that many available on line or in Salt Lake. I feel lost. Thanks again. Beth Sloan Las Vegas eas@coam.net -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.