My maternal GreatGreat Grandparents came to England before 1839. As they had my Great Grandfather in Stepney London in January of that year. They were William Nowlan [Nolan]born around 1804 and Rebecca Patterson born 1808. That is all I know except my mother always said they came from Galway. Taken from the British Isles Vital Records CD (Partial) Collection Here is the only hit for a William and Rebecca - keep for your records, who knows it might tie in later . NOWLAND, William Christening Gender: Male Birth Date: 3 Apr 1766 Christening Date: 13 Apr 1766 Recorded in: Westminster, London, England Collection: St James Father: William Nowland Mother: Rebecca Source: FHL Film 1042308 Dates: 1723 - 1786 PATTERSON - Many Rebecca Pattersons in Antrim, Tipperary, Down, Fermanagh, Donegal, listings from 1868 to 1872 .. No marriage listing for these names Keep in mind this is only a partial listing, if you go to the Family History Cantres you wil find more data .. Good luck in your research .. MaryPat