Kelvin (amidst furious blushing).... many thanks. Of course, I KNEW my address but just hadn't noticed the typo. No wonder no-one ever goes there :-) Edna and Dave. .. thank you for your link and for the information. I have looked at Dave's transcriptions which, as I'm sure he knows, show a couple of early SOMERTONs who may be related, for which more thanks. I will write to the 'Friends' and see what transpires. Regards Karen Visit the new Ridout family history website and blog at: www.the-ridouts.com