My g-g-g-grandfather was James COVEY b.c.1793 in Froyle, Hampshire, England. His parents were Thomas COVEY (b.c.1752) and Mary BOWERS. James married Lucy (unknown, b. Holybourne, Hampshire) and they had the following children: William COVEY, b.1820, m. Ann MASON in 1846. Thomas COVEY, b.1822. Mary COVEY, b.1825, m. Samuel PAIN in 1846. Eliza COVEY, b.1828, m. Daniel PAIN in 1851. John COVEY (my g-g-grandfather), b.1831 in Froyle, Hamp., m. Mary Maria MAIDMENT (b.c1840 Pimperne, Dorset). George COVEY, b.1834. Ann COVEY, b.1838, d.1862. Charles COVEY, b.1843, d.1874. Would be happy to hear from anyone with any connection to this family. regards, Martin Elliget -- Fig Tree Pocket QLD Australia AUS-RAN List Administrator Email: AUS-RAN-admin@rootsweb.com http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/AUS/AUS-RAN.html