Hello Everyone Andrew Grunsell (1791-1873) was married to Charlotte X. They had four children that I know of, Emma, Andrew, Rebecca and Charlotte. He was a coast guard and served in several stations along the South Coast of England but also served in Blyth Haven, Northumberland near the end of his career. He was at Yantlett Creek on the Hoo Peninsula in Kent when his daughter Charlotte met and married (in 1841) James Dickson from Fifeshire, another coast guard. Andrew senior was born in Hardway in Hampshire and appears to be the Andrew Groundsell who died in Dorset in 1873. There is an Andrew Grunsell who died in Fareham in 1879, but he is not my one. Andrew spent several years with his married daughter Emma Rendell in Abbotsbury in Dorset after he retired. Charlotte senior appears to have been dead before 1840; finding her name and family is one of my priorities. I haven't got far yet. My line comes from Charlotte junior and James Dickson. Andrew junior was also a coast guard. I would love to hear from anyone who has an interest in this family. Regards Jim Bell Brisbane ________________________________________________ Message sent using Dodo Internet Webmail Server