All, many thanks to all who responded to my question. We can blame the transcriber as who ever it was gave the GREATOREX family the same name as the family next door. ie; GREAVES No wonder I was going round the bend!! Mike Greatorex Harrogate, England Looking for all Greatorex's from North Nottinghamshire, Sheffield, Orange Co, NY, USA, Florida and Alabamha, USA. http://www.freewebs.com/greatorexfamily/