I have recently done some research on HALES from about 1575 to 1825 in Staffordshire and part Shropshire. Please email me offlist if interested and I will send a wordfile. Richard Williams (Bookdealer) 4-A Enterprise Way, Roxby Road, WINTERTON, North Lincs, DN15 9SU Telephone: (day) 01724 733011 - (evening) 01724 734624 Email: rich@rahwilliams.freeserve.co.uk Website: http://rah2williams.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/