The basic information for this entry is in the IGI, but the original entry in the parish register is full of so much information that I thought I would post it here: From St. Martins Church in the Parish of Windermere, Westmoreland... JOSEPH HODGSON: Born on Saturday the 22nd day of April 1779. Baptized on Monday the 25th day of May 1779. FATHER: John Hodgson of Bownas, Carpenter. Son of Timothy Hodgson of Cockermouth, House Carpenter, by Anne his wife daughter of George Relph of the Parish of Greystock, Yeoman. MOTHER: Isabel Daughter of James Fisher of Bownas, Husbandman, by Alice his wife Daughter of Henry Fisher of Bownas, Chair Maker. _________________________________________________________________ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn “10 hidden secrets” from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008