Further meanderings in the London Gazette found the following about Frank Toghill French. He was the grandson of Ann Britten Toghill, who was baptised at Hawkesbury on 15th September 1814, the daughter of Stephen toghill and Mary Britten. In 1901, Frank Toghill French was an ironmonger at Witney, Oxon, but he subsequently emigrated to the U.S., and lived at Las Cruces, New Mexico, where he died in 1925. He is recorded several times on the Ellis Island website. Here is some more about him: NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership lately subsisting between us the undersigned, Henry Long, William Henry Long, and Frank Toghill French, carrying on business as Ironmongers, at Witney, under the style or firm of HENRY LONG AND SONS, has been dissolved by mutual consent as and from the 23rd day of May, 1905, so far as regards the said Frank Toghill French, who retires from the firm. All debts due to and owing by the said late firm will be received and paid by the said Henry Long and William Henry Long, who will continue the said business under the present style or firm of Henry Long and Sons.—Dated this 30th day September, 1905. HENRY LONG. FRANK T. FRENCH. WILLIAM HY. LONG. The London Gazette archives are fascinating if you have an unusual surname to search with. Apart from armed service promotions, there are enquiries by solicitors organising probate, bankruptcies and the winding-up of companies. Bob Lawrence ************************************** R.P.& A.L.Lawrence The Hazels, Sheepwood Road, Bristol, BS10 7BS, U.K. Phone: 0117 9504314 **************************************