Hello everyone. I am new to this, and I please, please, please need some help!!! I am looking for information about my BARRETT family. My g,g,g grandfather THOMAS BARRETT was born in 1837 in Lancastshire, England according to his obituary in Michigan, USA. I have tracked his parents' marriage certificate to Wigan, Lancashire. They were married in the Wigan Parish Church September 4, 1838 (not sure about the date discrepancy with Thomas's birth). Their names were ABRAHAM BARRETT, listed as a labourer age 29 in 1838, and JANE PINNINGTON/PENNINGTON listed as a weaver who was born Nov. 11, 1811 and christened Nov. 24, 1811 at All Saints Church, Wigan, Lancashire. Abraham was listed as living at Standishgate at the time of his marriage and his father was listed as ABRAHAM BARRETT, a miller. Jane Pinnington was listed as living on Wigan Lane and her parents were THOMAS PINNINGTON/PENNINGTON and NANCY "Ann" BOLTON. Abraham and Jane had other children, in addition to my g,g,g grandfather Thomas. They were JOSEPH BARRETT, b. Nov. 10, 1849 and at least one! other son who stayed in England according to her obituary. I think she may have had two other children also, as a US census stated she was the mother of 5 children. The 1838 marriage certificate is the only documentation I can find of this family in England. I know Thomas's son ABRAM BARRETT was born May 27, 1857 in Yorkshire, but not sure where, according to his obituary in Michigan, USA. I have not been successful in finding a listing in Yorkshire on any of the BMD's or 1837online.org. Does anyone have a complete 1831, 1841 or 1851 surname list for Lancashire and/or Yorkshire. Maybe if I can track my ancestors down in the Census I can find more information???? Any other suggestions would be much appreciated!! Thomas married a woman named MARY NEAL and had WILLIAM and MARY JANE in addition to Abram. Jane (Pennington) Barrett remarried at some point before moving to the USA to a man named WILLIAM STEWART born about 1824. Any help would be much appreciated!!!! I don't know where to go from here. Thanks in advance and I hope you all had a very happy new year!!! ~Stephanie Saunders