I have made a breakthrough in my search for my Seddon ancestors. My gg grandfather Thomas was born in Ince Blundell c.1837 and his father John was born there c. 1791 and was a shoemaker. There was also a Richard Seddon who was also a shoemaker so it seems that the family went back some way but I cannot trace their parents. Does any one else have information on this family or know where I might find some? ( I live in London so it is difficult to look at parish records) Best wishes Paul ( and I remember the foghorns on the Mersey too) -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.19/587 - Release Date: 14/12/2006