Dear Norma, I'm not aware of a place called Harlepol. I suspect that it is more likely to be Hartlepool which is situated on the north-east coast of England, north of Middlesborough. You can see a map of the area at: http://www.multimap.com The web-site: http://www.totspad.freeserve.co.uk/monkey1.html connects Hartlepool to the monkey hanging. I must admit I've never heard of this before, I was a bit worried when I read the reference to it in your e-mail! I hope this is helpful. Andrew Tullett. ****************************************** See my Family History Web-site at: http://web.bham.ac.uk/agt857/index.html ****************************************** From: "Norma" <norgram@sunet.net> To: BRIT-SURNAMES-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [BRITNAMES] Re: BRIT-SURNAMES-D Digest V01 #180 Date: Wed, 23 May 2001 18:43:18 -0000 Hi, My name is Norma Black. I have been searching for the birthplace of my maternal Grandfather, Samuel Vernon. I have just recently learned that he was born in the small town of Harlepol(the place where they hung the monkeys). Can anyone telll me what part of England that town is in or even if it exists. Thank you for your help. norgram@sunet.net. Norma Black -----Original Message----- From: BRIT-SURNAMES-D-request@rootsweb.com <BRIT-SURNAMES-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: BRIT-SURNAMES-D@rootsweb.com <BRIT-SURNAMES-D@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2001 5:02 PM Subject: BRIT-SURNAMES-D Digest V01 #180 _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.