Dawn, Found this but you may already have the information. http://www.angelfire.com/ak/krieggenealogy/paternal.html I'd try searching 1841 census of Wales for John Waters & Sarah born c1790 in England. You could also try 1851 which gives actual birthplaces, but they would be well into 60's. Have you searched for trial records or looked at convict arrivals to see if an extra data, especially age and native place or even birthplace. Another place to look might be her marriage certificate. I don't know about Tasmania, but other states usually show parents. You might also find her birthplace on births of subsequent children. Depending if it was known, her parents may also be on death certificate. Peter in Sydney