I am still at a dead-end in trying to locate the parents of my great-great-grandfather Richard COOK. Richard was baptized at the Brunswick Street Church (Methodist) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Richard and family were apparently living in Sambro. Richard was 15 years old in August 1825 when he was baptized. I have always thought that this was unusual since I always thought the the large majority of Methodists were baptized before six years of age. Notes from one of my cousins which were taken from the original church records stated that Richard was born in Yarmouth (no country, provence, or state mentioned) and was the son of "the late Joseph Cook of Yarmouth and Mary, now Ring". There are several RING entries in the IGI which are confirmed by my cousins notes from the above mentioned church notes. These interesting items are: 1) Mary SMITH married William RING in 1821. 2) William, son of William and Mary RING was born 21 May 1822 at baptized on 6 July 1823 3) Elizabeth, daughter of William and Mary RING, was born 10 November 1823 and baptized 26 August 1825 4) Richard COOK, son of Richard COOK and Mary "now Ring" was 15 years old on the 25th August 1825 was baptized 26 August 1825. In fact, the baptism of Elizabeth RING and Richard COOK were adjacent entries in the church records. Does any one have any ideas on the possibilities that Richard's mother is somehow related to the Mary that is the wife of the William RING mentioned above. Any ideas and comments and other ideas would be greatfully appreciated. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Richard Cooke Dead People Collector (Family Historian) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I've gone to look for myself. If I should return before I get back keep me here!! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Life is to short and I've to many hidden ancestors to find!" +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++