> Hi, > > I have rejoined the list after an absence of a few years. I'm now based > in Muscat, Oman where research other than via the internet is somewhat > difficult. > > I have traced my Collins ancestors back to the Foxley and Wesport St Mary > areas in the 18th and 19th century. I have a positive link to Thomas and > Elizabeth Collins who initially lived in Luckington from about 1755-1770 > then moved to Wesport St Mary (near Malmesbury) sometime thereafter. > Thomas dies in 1784 in Wesport, while Elizabeth lived until 1814, and I > have obtained a copy of her Will. > > Does anyone have access to the Foxley parish register ? I am keen to find > out about any Collins' prior to 1750 from the area, but the IGI site does > not have this parish on-line. If anyone is dropping by Trowbridge and has > a moment to spare I would appreciate a quick look in the christenings for > the period 1700-1750. > > If anyone is also pursuing Collins in northern Wiltshire, I will be glad > to help as I have built up quite a bit of data. > > Regards > Terry