Hi Linda As far as I know he has not even thought of researching his family tree but will try and find out As far as I know his family are all from Leicestershire Will let you know if I can make contact, its been ages since I spoke to him so its about time I did :-) Best wishes Nivard Ovington, in Cornwall (UK) > Nivard, > My husband's Great grandmother was Mary Maria DEWICK, the daughter of > Prudence (Nee BOWLER). After living in Derbyshire for some time she moved > to > Manchester. Until now I had only been looking for Prudence in Derbyshire. > Has your friend gone further back with the DEWICKs to Prudence's husband > John and his father George and mother Mary? > > Kind regards, > Linda