Barbie, Could you update my interests on the Busby Web site please. I have now been able to trace back to 1674, the approx date of birth of one James Busby who held two yardlands, messauges and appurtenances in the hamlet of Taston near Spelsbury Oxfordshire UK. I believe, but am currently unable to prove, that James is the son of Nicholas Busby (gent) of Over Norton, Oxfordshire. Nicholas must have been quite wealthy as he left £600 to his three youngest children (James was not amongst these) this would be a small fortune in current funds. Any info, as always, gratefully received. All the best Dave Rossiter