Dear Nancy, I was most interested to read your enquiry regarding these two Mead names Felix and Joseph. I do not know which search sites you visit, but I suggest that you try the IGI back to 1696 to 1800, for Felix in Fenny Stratford, Bucks. I am a member of Genes Reunited, so if you are contact me there, and you'll be able to view my tree. I have tracked my family line back through to Joseph Mead b. 1757 son of Felix and Elizabeth Hebs and have seen copies of the records from here forward. I have not yet confirmed the records of the above relationship. Joseph b 1757 was a blacksmith and moved to Milton Ernest, where he is buried, and I have seen his grave. He is my ggg-father. In due course I would love to correspond further with you, but I have just moved house, and am managing with just my laptop, without my full records, or much time. If you would like to keep in touch, then give me a periodic nudge off the message board, to my email. Best Wishes Mary