Hi All: Thomas was born 3 Jul 1818 in Sheffield, baptized 27 Dec 1818 in the Sheffield Parish Church, and died 11 Apr 1893 in Sheffield. He was the son of George and Maria (formerly RODGER, a widow when they married). Thomas was a Razorsmith. His father George was a Silversmith/Scissorsmith. Thomas married Priscilla COGGIN 13 Aug 1838 in the Sheffield Parish Church. Priscilla died 5 Sep 1850. Subsequently, Thomas married Elizabeth HAZLEWOOD in 1868 at St Jude, Eldon, Sheffield. Prior to Priscilla's death (well, it hardly could be afterwards!) they had 3 children: William (possible birth registration Sep 1/4 1838 Ecclesall Bierlow) Elizabeth (born 16 Oct 1841) Mary (possible birth registration Mar 1/4 1848 Ecclesall Bierlow) If anyone out there is connected to either William or Mary, I'd love to hear from you. In exchange, I can provide a lot of information about Elizabeth and her descendancy. And even if not, Happy New Year to the rest of you! Dave in frigid northern Illinois