Had a break for a while but back on the list again! Seeking information about Edward MEYERS, my g-grandfather. I visited Carlisle, Cumbria, a couple of weeks ago and gleaned much information about Edward: b.06/May/1842, Carlisle; d.03/Apr/1910, Carlisle. According to his headstone in Carlisle Cemetary he was formerly a First Class Petty Officer of the Royal Navy, and was listed on the 1901 Census as a Naval Pensioner. After his retirement, he owned several shops in London Road,Carlisle, and was married to Mary Jane ROUTLEDGE, though I've no idea when and where they were married. There were a number of children listed. There is an entry in the 1881 census for an Edward Meyers, and the details fit except his mother is listed as BIRKETT - she presumably remarried, but no-one in the family has heard of this name. Someone passed me information from the 1851 census which is probably tied in with Edward's details, suggesting his father's name was Archibald MEYERS, born in Scotland. We believe the Meyers family originated from Heligoland, off the Dutch coast. If anyone has easy access to the 1871 census, could they try digging something up for me? Also, does anyone know and easy way to access Navy records - Edward was supposed to have been one of the hand-picked crew on the SS Warrior, sent to escort Princess Alexandra of Denmark to England for her marriage to the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII). I'd like to confirm this! Regards, Sue Harding --------------------------------- Get a bigger mailbox -- choose a size that fits your needs. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail_storage.html