1. Website updated today as follows [a] The database has now reached 15,000! Of these, there are 5383 marriages which gives some idea of how many K/NIBB/S are 'connected' rather than just 'listed'. [b] The Oxfordshire census extracts 1841, 1861, 1871 and 1891 have arrived. I shall be going through them carefully and will report my findings idc. I have already sent a copy to Don and if anyone else would like a copy, just say the word - in rtf format is best assuming you can handle. [c] Additional items re William KNIBB incorporated into the dossier. [d] Minor improvements not worthy of special mention 2. Burke's Peerage They now have a website at http://www.burkes-peerage.com Searching for K/NIBB/S reveals the following ''Family Name: APPLETON OF GADDON UFFCULME Incumbent: BRIGADIER GILBERT LEONARD APPLETON, C.B (1947), OBE (1941) Lineage: Lineage-The surname of Appleton,, variously spelt in mediaeval times, is widespread in England and since the 17th cent.,... ... '' Any claimants? If not, someone please feel free to order ie include a copy of this entry when purchasing others of their ennobled family!! Doubtless we're not all 'commoners'. 3. Valentine's Day 14 February Don't forget it! bfn Alan List Administrator and host at <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~knibbetc/">THE K/NIBB/S ONE NAME STUDY website</A> Did you know? Earlier postings to the list are archived at http://archiver.rootsweb.com/KNIBB-L/ Please follow log-on instructions when you first visit!