Hi Listers, I have found a ref. to: William BELL, born abt 1856 in Dayhills, Stafford. Could SKS put me out of my misery, I cannot find this place on any of my maps? TIA Barrie Sharples North Yorkshire, England "A fool sees not the same tree that a wise man sees." William Blake 1757 - 1827 Still searching for: BELL in Stone - Staffordshire, Lincs, & Lancs. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.504 / Virus Database: 302 - Release Date: 24/07/03