Many Dewhurst,s in the grave yard at Ribchester. Church pews have engraved names in the aisle end of the pews. Whalley Abbey records provide good links. Could try Stoneyhurst College.Catholic public school run by the Jesuits. Evidence of Dewhurst scholarships in the past. Trace Dewhurst=Textile/Cotton company also Dewhurst=chain of Butchers.Some ????? connection between Dewhurst and Singer Sewing Machine Company. _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com