This just arrived in my s**m folder. I am trying to trace Fred Crompton’s family (my father). He was born in 1918 in Norden to John Edmund Crompton and Eleanor Crompton (nee Barton). Other than that he was the youngest of 9 children, I know very little of his family. He relocated to South Africa during the 2nd world war which is where I was born and grew up. I remember a visit from one of his sisters, Anne many years back. Have you come across the family in your research? If not, can you give me some advice on where to start. I would appreciate any assistance you can offer.******unsigned**** Dorset is not a hot spot for us CROMPTON',s. So the likely hood of finding one in a directory or marriage records belonging to you would be high. Was your father in the military -navy? On FreeBMD the only Fred for that year......... have you a certificate? Births Dec 1918 Crompton Fred mother nee Barton Rochdale 8e 48 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Apparently there is also a Norden, in Rochdale, ! Derek Crompton London south-east no attachments to this e=mail //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// /////////////////////////////////////.