Margaret, The notation regarding the Pace-Squire folk is in answer to one of my queries to the group. I do not know him personally. I suggest you visit his web page at http://www.pacefamilyhistory.info/pitt.htm where you will find contact details for him and ask your question directly to him. He may be able to help. Regards Paul Hi Paul Just read your mail and see at the bottom is a mention of a Gordon Pace and his interest in coal mining in the Staffs area. I have a missing man Morgan connolley .He was a coal miner in one of the Cannock mines in 1871 but no-one can find him after that date. not even his death. I just wondered if your friend Gordon Pace? had an index of men working in the mines in his area of the USA that came from Staffs. It's just an outside chance but may be worth while. regards Margaret