Hi List,One of my ancesters Archibald Campbell SPEIRS was a scottish wood engraver who came to Sheffield in the 1880s and who set up on his own in partnership with Robert Ellis HIDES in the1890s. I have found some references to them in on-line versions of White's and Kelly's directories in the 1905 and 1911 but would really like to find out more about their business. If any kind soul is going to be in the Sheffield Archives or Local Studies library I would be very greatful for any information they could find in earlier editions of the directories. I would really like to get a better idea of when they started the business and where their premises were.regards,Peter _________________________________________________________________ Tell us your greatest, weirdest and funniest Hotmail stories http://clk.atdmt.com/UKM/go/195013117/direct/01/

Hi from Canada, I have a death certificate that shows a child, Edward Henley Worrall PASS died accidently. The death was registered over a month later by a Coronor from Rotherham. I also have the burial record which has a notation in the margin about a Coronor's order. Would the Sheffield Archives have a copy of the Coronor's inquiry or would I need to ask for someone's kindness to check the newspapers for a report? Death Certificate: When and where died: 15 October 1838, Pitsmoor Name: Edward Henley Worrall Pass Sex: Male Age: 2 years & 8 months Occupation: Son of William Pass, Butcher Cause of death: Accidental Death Signature, description and residence of informant: Thos. Badger, Coroner, Rotherham. When registered: 19 November 1838 Registrar: George Sykes, Registrar Burial Record: Burials in the Parish of Sheffield, St. James Church in the County of York in the Year 1838. No. 1076 Name: Edward Henley Worrall, son of William Pass Abode: Pitsmoor near Sheffield When buried: October 19 (1838) Age: 2 ½ By whom the ceremony was performed: _______ *Note in margin: (unreadable word) of Coroners order I would like to find out how this child died and any help would be appreciated. Kathy