If your Lancashire ancestor traveled or moved to the US, you may find these National Archives resources helpful: Resources for Genealogists - <http://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy/index.html> Federal Agency Websites with Information Useful in Genealogical Research - <http://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy/other-websites/related-federal-websites.html> Research Topics: Women - <http://www.archives.gov/research/topics/women.html> Research Topics of Genealogical Interest (online essays, data, and links)- <http://www.archives.gov/research/genealogy/topics/index.html> Immigration Records (Ship Passenger Arrival Records) - <http://www.archives.gov/research/immigration/> Hope this helps someone! Kind regards, Lynne