Hi list, I am a new subscriber and I am seeking information on the ancestors/decendants of Thomas HEATON b c.1809 at Bolton, Lan, Eng occupation Turner & Filer. Thomas enlisted as a gunner and driver in the Royal Artillery on 17 Jul 1826 and service included postings at Woolwich, Ken, Eng. Portugal, and Malta. Thomas married Mary (surname poss WHITTAKER) CHILDREN : Catharine b. 1829 at Woolwich, Ken, Eng m. James HALL 1851 d.1909 at Bolton, Lan, Eng Jonathan Edward b c.1831 at Chester, Chs, Eng m. Mary PEARSON d.1891 at Bolton, Lan, Eng Mary Ellen b. c1836 at Woolwich, Ken, Eng m William GLAZEBROOK Martha b. c1838 at Malta m. (1) Robert BOOTH 1862 (2) JONES? Frederick b. c1842 at Malta m. Rachel ? Emma b. c1844 (place not known) Eliza b. 1847 at Bolton, Lan, Eng m. Joseph Davison (or DAWSON) Best Regards, Gordon Hall glhall.research@virgin.net