In a message dated 15/12/2007 12:08:12 GMT Standard Time, [email protected] writes: , I have been unable to find their baptisms or deaths. I would be very grateful for any help. _______________________________________________________________________ I don't know if you are aware that "In 1790, the (Monkwearmouth) parish registers were destroyed by the fire which broke out in the Hall, then the residence of the minister, excepting the register of Marriages from 16th October 1785, of Baptisms from 2nd September 1779, and of Burials from 3rd January 1768."[From History, Topography and Directory of Durham, Whellan, London, 1894] Stan