Hi all, Has anybody here come across the Mercers from Preston? Father Michael 1841-1901 Mother Eliza Richmond 1840-aft.1900 they lived at 5 Pleasant St, Preston, and had 10 children: Richard 1864 married? Blacksmith. Mary A. 1866 married? ??????????. John 1871 married? Nightwatchman. William 1873 married Jane Taylor (I was told that at some time he had Mercers Funeral directors now Mckennas on Meadows st but no proof or dates)Also Looking For info on daughters Mary(Polly) & Florence. Michael 1874 married? Cab driver. Charles 1876 married? Contractors Carter. Eliza 1878 married Bryan Brooks (we know Eliza Had Twins possibly at Leyland). Marjorie 1881 married Edward Hawkes (my Great Grandparents). Hannah 1883 married? Cotton Weaver. Margaret 1885 married? Cotton Winder. I know that all were still alive at 1901 & most of the family was baptised & married at St James but that's about it. Any info at all would be appreciated. Regards Gary

Hello to the list This is my first post so I hope someone might be able to assist me. I am keen to establish the lineage of my grandparents together with details of their occupations and offspring if at all possible: Albert LOWE b. 11.3.1873 at Clayton Lancs and Ethel HARPHAM b 12.4.1870 at Todmerdon Yorkshire Many thanks Ross Anderson Innisfail Nth Qld Australia