In a message dated 12/03/2005 17:20:01 GMT Standard Time, Sbaw53@aol.com writes: James KING was the only one born in Sunderland, the other were in Berwick on Tweed, Tweedmouth and Norham. The only occupation I know is for James KING. He was said to have been a glass blower or to have worked in the glassmaking industry. The Ann (KNOX) and James KING left England sometime between1848 and 1887 and settled in the US, where he continued work making glass. Hi Sue, From the 1871 Census. James King, head, age 24, born Southwick, Durham, glass maker. Anne C. King, wife, age 23, born Southwick, Durham. George W. King, son, age 1, born Southwick, Durham. James King, son age 1 month, born Southwick, Durham. Living at 11 Malaburn Terrace Southwick, Durham. From the 1881 Census. James King, head, age 31, born Southwick, Durham, Glassmaker. Annie King, wife, age 29, born Southwick, Durham. James King, son, age 8, born Southwick, Durham. Eleanor King, daughter, age 5, born Southwick, Durham. John King, son, age 3, born Southwick, Durham. Living at 27, Wellington Street, Southwick, Durham. Regards Stan Mapstone www.mapstone.org