Hi Elizabeth, Many thanks for the note. I think on reflection that my letter was a bit misleading. I moved from Kent to Glasgow 30 yrs.ago so there is always a little confusion concerning my roots. Apologies. I go to the National Records Office and the office where all the former records for Strathclyde are kept. If you wish to send me all the info you have on the common name bond (Thomas Frederick) I'll do my best to do some work on him for you. All my folk come from Kent (The Garden of England) so I really do not think that they strayed over the border. Let me know anyhoo. Best wishes from rainy Glasgow Rog