Hello Listers, Although born and brought up in York my ancestral home is the West Riding. Taking a lead from my second cousin once removed, Noel Feather, I will list my great grand parents: Wilkinson BINNS born 1831 Cullingworth Martha ATKINSON born 1832 Oakworth Thomas JONES born abt 1843 Coleford, Gloucestershire Eliza WALKER born abt 1845 Burslem, Staffordshire Tom SHAW born abt 1835 Scammonden Mary HOYLE born 1835 Stainland William Henry HAIGH born abt 1844 Golcar Martha Elizabeth TOWNEND born 1851 Lindley I will be delighted to hear from anybody who spots a connection. I can extend the family back to include WILKINSON, PEARSON,TOOTHILL,BARRACLOUGH,another WALKER from this area, and ROBERTSHAW. Now living in North Shields, I mourn the passing of the days when all the buses in this part of the world carried the slogan "Shop at Binns" (no relation!). Regards to all, David Binns, Tyneside --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.490 / Virus Database: 289 - Release Date: 16/06/03