Hiya Liz Nice to hear from you. Do not know much as of yet about the hesses only the immediate family history, unfortunately my husbands father, aunts and uncles have all passed away so am searching in the dark so to speak. Anyway looking forward to the challenge. Will have more time for research when my dissertation for college in complete in next few months. Hesses, I believe came to Old Ross in County Wexford around the 1709 time not sure what happen between then and 1860's. Many gaps to fill but should be fun!!!!! Helen Hesse _________________________________________________________________ Rain, shine, sleet or snow? Find out at MSN Weather! http://www.msn.ie/weather