To whom it may concern: I am seeking anyone with information on the earliest members of the uncommon and obscure family of DAYMONT, of Astbury, Congleton, Gawsworth, and Bosley, Cheshire. I am descended in the female line from a Robert James Daymont (c.1812-1880), tobacconist and news agent, of the parish of Horsleydown St. John, Surrey. According to all the census records I've seen for him, he reported his birthplace as "Gawsworth, Cheshire." He was christened at about the age of 11 years, in the parish of St. Saviour, Southwark, Surrey, as the son of a James Daymont, MARINER, and his wife Elizabeth. The date of this christening was 2nd March, 1823. I have not successfully been able thus far to trace Robert's parents James and Elizabeth, but believe the likelihood is strong that James (at least) is probably related somehow to the slightly later Daymonts of Astbury, Congleton, and Bosley, which--as anyone with knowledge of Cheshire geography will know--are all quite close in distance to Gawsworth. I estimate James Daymont's birthdate to have been something around 1780 to 1790, and he probably was born in or near Congleton or Gawsworth. In view of the apparent fact that the Cheshire parish records prior to 1837 are so scarce, as far as the mention of any Daymonts, any help or advice on how to trace this family in Cheshire will be much appreciated! I am a professional genealogist, with over 30 years of experience, but do need help with this particular family, since the historical record of them is apparently so scanty! Sincerely, T.J. White Atlanta, Georgia, USA