In a message dated 26/10/99 3:54:14 PM Central Standard Time, philip@pjhood.freeserve.co.uk writes: << Sanderson was born in 1798 in Eccleston by Chorley which lies on the route between the two towns, giving some possible credence to this claim. If anyone would be kind enough to give me any help, advice or suggestions, I would be very grateful. Thanks Philip Hood Tollerton Nottingham. >> My Dear Mr. Hood: First and foremost welcome to the list. Now sir as to your question. While the Highland Scot, like many peoples of this world have many virtues, chastity is not one that was often celebrated, nor would it be the first to spring to mind. Add to this the excitement in a young lassies heart at seeing these "Gentlemen" Barbarians coming down the road with banners high and pipes skirling away, and the bright tartans and bare legs and chests. I ask you sir; What young maiden can be held accountable under such circumstances. It's the Old Baily I should be right chuff wee masel. Dave, PS: I do intend to seem impudent, or imertinent, but you have the last name Hood and you live in Nottingham, pray tell is there any connection between yourself and Loxlie? Also near where I am living now, in Texas, America there is a very large fort called Ft. Hood I wounder if that would be named after a releation of yours.