Hi to all you Carter researchers out there. My name is Paul Carter and I have just recently started researching my family tree. I have had one very productive visit to the Library and with the help of the census returns for Lincolnshire I am now back to my GGG Grandfather, one Hearmon Carter, born @1801 in Lincolnshire. His children that I am aware of were: John Born @1830 Hagnaby, Lincs (My GG Grandfather) William Born @ 1831 Hagnaby, Lincs Mary Born @ 1832 Hagnaby, Lincs Susannah Born @1833 Hagnaby, Lincs Ann Born @ 1840 Hagnaby, Lincs All these children were born in a small hamlet called Hagnaby, near Spilsby in Licolnshire. I traced them back there from the 1871 census for South Killingholme, Lincolnshire which told me John's Birthplace and enabled me top go back to Hagnaby at 1841 and find them there. As you will all no doubt be aware, the 1841 census did not detail place of birth, only whether they were born within the county. So I tried the 1851 census for both Hagnaby and South Killingholme and the family were in neither place. John and his family then appear in South Killingholme in the 1861 census. So, I guess my main question is, does anyone have any information whatsoever on my Hearmon Carter or any of his siblings or his Children including where they may have moved to by the 1851 census. I realise from the postings that I have recieved since joining the list that most of it's members appear to be in the US, but you never know I guess unless you ask. For all I know, one or more of my GG or GGG relatives may have emigrated? Any help appreciated. Best wishes. Paul Carter