Hi folks - Angela again For those of you who are related to the Essex Blaxall line check out the new online service offered by Essex record office called SEAX http://www.essexcc.gov.uk/heritage/ero/seax/default.htm Click on search SEAX button Click on search menu click on keyword search click on personal names enter Blaxall as the surname and read summaries of the 41 documents held relating to the family Just a sample - 25 March 1852 Mortgage for £3600 with interest at £35 per century p.a Jas William Blaxall of Tolleshunt D' Arcy, baker, to George Belcham of Rayleigh, draper Property as in 801/30, also messuage called Pollings with cottages, gardens, etc.,in Tolleshunt D. Arcy, copyhold of manor of Tolleshunt D' Arcy [occrs] Signatures of both parties These documents can also be ordered online Best wishes Angela