HI LISTERS These are the main names I( research, the base of these being John Palmer, b 1837, of Pimperne and Puddletown, who joined the British Army in India and there married Margaret WILLIAMSON of Rosemarkie, Ross and Cromarty, who had a child Elizabeth, who married James MCDERMOTT in South Shields, who was the father of my grandmother Margaret (Madge ) Mc Dermott. Really, I doubt I have much more to research in Dorset, as I have John's lineage back to 1735/6 Robert PALMER married Margaret BROOKMAN at Blandford. However, if anyone has earlier or anecdotal information relating to this family, I am always pleased to receive it. Good luck in your researches Kind regards Glenda Lightowler Email: glendalight AT manx DOT net