In a message dated 4/1/00 10:18:53 PM Central Standard Time, researcher@brianmiller.freeserve.co.uk writes: << Would it be safe to assume that Wheatley GRAY born 1796 in Lanchester to John & Elizabeth GRAY, is the grandfather of Wheatey Gray JOHNSON b 1850. _____ >> Hi, Safe bet NO, good theory yes - but make sure you mark it as a theory only and make sure that when you share this information with anyone you alert them that this is only a theory. Good luck in your search - take care - Emma