GREG You have a famous man on your hands! played a game called cricket which I understand you Ausies are still trying to master. S. B. Birch played First Class cricket for Lancashire 1845-52. www.cricketarchive.com He was married to Catherine Hood who had a sister Theodosia Rose Hood who was 2 years younger than Catherine.1861 census shows Charles as the youngest of 6 children he was born Jan or feb 1861 the home address is "Gore Lodge" Kensington Gore Upper. A very prestigeous address in London. S.B. also had 3 servants including a nursemaid for young Charlie. David -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.11.6 - Release Date: 06/05/05