At 08:34 PM 19/09/2006, 2twigs3 wrote: >Had a quick look at the IGI and there is a marriage for John Gittos & >Elizabeth Malpas, Bridgnorth 1795. M037341. >Benjamin Gittos born 1801, christened 1802, parents John Gittos & Elizabeth. >Theres a William Gittus christened 1801 in Worcester, parents John Gittus & >Elizabeth. >Worcester borders on parts of Shropshire. >Just makes one wonder. >Jo. Yes, certainly worth considering. Folk moved around a lot in those days. Coaches supplied most towns in those times and were easy to procure for travel. One could move about as freely as one could want, given a few sixpences, shillings etc. Cheers graham