Hello Richard I have looked for ALLEN amongst the monumental inscriptions for Barton Wesleyan Chapel and found the following which I will also copy to the List. Ann wife of James ALLEN (blacksmith of Openshaw) died 10 August 1878, aged 53 Walter son of Ann and James, 26 Jan. 1854, aged 1 year 5 months Sarah wife of James ALLEN (Walkden) 6 August 1894, aged 65 James ALLEN 20 June 1896, aged 74 Joseph son of Ann and James ALLEN 18 Nov. 1854, aged 1 year 3 months No. 121, old yard ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas ALLEN (salesman of Pendleton) died 17 March 1879, aged 64 his wife Sarah 24 Jan. 1872, aged 54 No. 558 ------------------------------------------------------- Regards, Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Burfitt" <RBurfitt@ccc.gr> To: "'mikehal'" <mikehal@blueyonder.co.uk> Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 1:22 PM > Mike - - - you wouldn't have any HARRIS(S)ONs, ALLENs or BARLOWs there would > you ??? > > Regards > RICHARD BURFITT > > RESEARCHING : > BAREFOOT/BURFITT - Berks/Bucks, 1500 to 1900 > HARRIS(S)ON - London, 1750 to 1850 > - Bury/Manchester, 1820 to 1900 > McNAUGHTON - Antrim, 1750 to 1850 > - Ayrshire/Renfrew, 1810 to 1900 >