Hope I have replied to everyone personally to say thank you for your replies, and offer of help. I have learnt much from your correspondences. With regard to the 120 year rule - I understand from Claudia Cole that you can get a copy if you have the death certificate for the person, that is at least 20 years prior to the date of asking! I am so glad I know about Violet but was really looking forward to getting her details. Unbelieveable...I've just realised I'll be 70 when they are released!!!!!!! Here's hoping they leave the marriages and deaths alone. Otherwise, we will all be completely stumpted. Jacqui Phillips >From: [email protected]