Hello RAINFORD was quite a common name in the Hoylake/West Kirby area just over a century ago - I have 105 of them in my family tree. If you'd care to do as Yvonne has suggested and mention a few names & dates perhaps we'd be able to see whether or not there's a connection (albeit rather a loose one)? Regards Gordon Wirral UK >I have a connection by marriage to the RAINFORD's of Hoylake. My >Dad's >sister was married to a John Rainford. Anyone connected or know of >them? >Margaret