Hi, Thanks to everyone who sent me their findings and ideas. I think I have been able to prove that Mary Wells was not the sister of Frederick Elkington and as there is no Johnson [maiden name] in our family then she is not related. Many thanks for your help. JUDY ELKINGTON [N. Derbyshire, England] Goons Mem.No.4052 www.elkingtonfamily.com ELKINGTON@rootsweb.com www.one-name.org/profiles/elkington.html