Hi Susan Many thanks for forwarding the ship list. It is very probably one of my "missing" LeGears. John LeGear born 1761 at Rathkeale and nothing known since. More work to do now to tie this one up! I was interested to see that apart from John Empey there were other names on the list that, although not Palatine, have had strong IP links. Such as the Spierins, Grahams and Heaslip! Not sure what that means though!! Take care Chris _________________________________________________________________ Tired of 56k? Get a FREE BT Broadband connection http://www.msn.co.uk/specials/btbroadband