Hello Laura, What a generous offer, and I say thank you even though you may not be able to help me. I would be so excited if you can. So here's the story...........my Great grandfather Daniel ARCHER was baptized (I have a copy of the register entry) in the Parish of St Peters, Barbados on June 4 1842, son of John William and Elizabeth Jane ARCHER, their abode is Speights Town, Occupation Merchant Clerk, the Minister W. M. Payne. The next reference I have of Daniel is his marriage here in Australia. I have been unable to find when he came here, or any other information. All I know is that there is a colored connection somewhere and I assume it would be connected somehow with slavery. I have not found any siblings or marriage of parents, I know nothing about them and would also love to know something about Speights Town. Does it still exist now? Listers, As you all know, I'm wont to wade more than knee-deep into West Indian research, and from time to time I stumble upon information about slaves in the Caribbean. If you have more than a passing interest, send me your email address and particulars, and I'll be happy to email you when I find something. Best regards, Laura