Hi PJ in Australia you can apply for a National Australia Library card for free. I didn't see anything on Joseph Curtis, I did check in the news items part. What i sent you was in the death notices. Jennette > > Oh, Jennette, Eureka! > > Many, many thanks for your answer. You've relieved one of my many > genealogical itches. > > More questions: > > How do you have access to the Freeman's Journal archives? > > Did you see no mention of "witness Joseph Curtis age 12, reported by > Thomas Curtis"? > > Thanks again. > PJ >