Have you tried searching the Historical Directories site? http://www.historicaldirectories.org/ HTH Anne On 18 Jan 2007, at 10:56, Chris and John Elsegood wrote: > My G Grandfather William McDonald LIVINGSTONE gave his occupation as > Lawyer on his marriage certificate in Jan 1879. Family stories have > it that he was an Articled Clerk for his uncle/brother Christopher > LIVINGSTONE. Could anyone advise me if there are Trade Directories or > lists of Apprentices available where I might find either William or > Christopher and where these directories might be found. thank you > > Chris in Oz > _____________________________________________

Thank you Anne, for the suggestion. I had a look through the site you suggested last night but so far haven't been able to come up with any thing on William Livingstone or his uncle Christopher in Birmingham in 1870's. Will keep looking though. Once again Thank you Regards, Chris