Cecilia, I am definitely NOT certain that my John HARLAND was born in Brancepeth. I have searched Philadelphia documentation and UK records that have come online over nearly 20 years, with NO evidence of a connection to my JH. Over that time I have collected several of England's births and/or baptisms for John HARLANDs (including Rosedale, New Malton, Kirby-Overblow, Hinderwell, Great Driffield, and Whitby) who appear to have entered the world during or near the year 1753, but none were referenced to have emigrated to the States, and none of the others seemed to have a DEIGHTON connection. I hold 3 two-inch volumes of document copies for the HARLAND family of Philadelphia, but none of them tells me his exact birthdate, exact date of emigration, the name of his ship, the names of his parents, or his parish of birth in England. But thank you for your interest and response. Howard <Howard, You don't say why you are so certain that your John HARLAND is from Brancepeth, Co. Durham. HARLAND is a fairly common name, particularly in North Yorkshire as well as Durham, and especially folks with the name of John HARLAND. A search on Ancestry reveals the surname all over the country. You only say that the tombstone says that John HARLAND was a native of England. Do you have any other information to back up your suggestion that your John is from the parish you mention? Worshipping in Episcopalian churches would be a fairly logical progression for someone who had previously worshipped in the Church of England. Regards, Cecilia in Essex UK