Hi Andrea, I am currently working with the "Triennial Slave Returns" that we ordered through our local FHC. My reseach covers "Betty's Hope" as well as the entire Island of Barbuda, for 1824 - 1832. I will look for the surname BUTLER and will happily share any information that I find. And you are right when you say - "Unfortunately, the few vital records I've found for Barbuda are mixed in with those of Antigua making research a slow process." :>) Sincerely, Pat > I'm interested in any information on Betty's Hope as my paternal grandfather, Charles David BUTLER, was born there ca. 1890's. Also of interest are the letters pertaing to slave John Edwards, as I have EDWARDS ancestors from Barbuda. Unfortunately, the few vital records I've found for Barbuda are mixed in with those of Antigua making research a slow process. Andrea