I was searching for these details on this list seventeen years ago with very limited success.  I am asking the same questions again in the hope that in the time that has passed, new information could have been found or new list members may have some knowledge. I am seeking information concerning John Padman and his ancestors. John Padman was born about 1757 and married Susannah Swannack/Swanach on 5 May 1781 and was buried on 12 February 1813 at St. Swithins.  At the time of his burial he was described as a gardener who lived at Back Lane parallel to Broadgate. Susannah Padman was buried on 14 September 1811 when her age was recorded as 53 years which would mean a birth about 1758. The couple had six known children all christened at St Swithin's Thomas 1785 (1810) 1855 married Ann Cawston Elizabeth 1787 (1808) married George Webster John 1790 (1812) 1827 married Mildred Towell Eleanor 1794 (1817) 1821 married Thomas Flatters Ann 1796 William 1799 (1842) 1845 he married Eliza Ann Dow and died in New Hampshire U.S.A. Thomas  and William both became Methodist ministers. I am descended from one of Rev. Thomas' family members who came to Australia.  Rev. William went to Nova Scotia and then New Hampshire   There is very little known about the other siblings and nothing is known about John and Susannah's background or ancestors. ANY additional information will be very welcome Regards Chris ADELAIDE, South Australia

Chris Ward wrote, in part: > I am seeking information concerning John Padman and his ancestors. John Padman was born about 1757 and married Susannah Swannack/Swanach on 5 May 1781 and was buried on 12 February 1813 at St. Swithins. At the time of his burial he was described as a gardener who lived at Back Lane parallel to Broadgate. > [...] Chris, have you tried the LFHS' publications? Given your date of birth for John PADMAN, the LFHS may have him (or other PADMANs) indexed in their Baptisms & Burials Index 1754-1812 for Lincoln City Parishes. If you go to http://www.lincolnshirefhs.org.uk/index.php/publications/names-in-lincolnshire-fhs-publications and enter PADMAN, you will get a list of several publications that mention this surname. Denny (Perth, Ontario)