This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: dbibby_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bibby/255.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hey matey, Try joining this group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wigan_Town_Genealogy/?yguid=177016271 Kirby is not far from Wigan (Kirby being a small town and Wigan a big town). Just to warn you, there are LOTS of Bibby's in Lancashire as it's where the name originates from. So don't assume if you find a Bibby you've found the right one. Regards Dave 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.