'I'm also interested in the Register of Dead Seamen. Does that go back to the mid-1800s?' Afraid not Carole. The Register of Deceased Seamen began in 1887. Have a look at Eddie's site http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~econnolly/ If there is anything else I can help you with let me know All the best Andy

>>Afraid not Carole. The Register of Deceased Seamen began in 1887.<< Well rats! Thanks for the offer Andy. My John Kelley left for America in 1850 and sent for his 2nd wife and his two children in 1851. His wife Mary Crozier had died in 1847 in Bangor and buried with her Crozier family. Guess they finally forgave her for marrying that lowly sailor. ;o)