Hello Colin, Many thanks for your swift reply this adds another branch to my HUGHES ancestors, in Birkenhead, Annie was my grandfather's sister, ANN HUGHES before marriage the daughter of JOHN HUGHES builder of Tranmere. Yes I would appreciate a copy of the original record. I will send my address off-line directly to you. Many thanks again. Charles --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.805 / Virus Database: 547 - Release Date: 03/12/2004