Looking from Cheshire:- My HODGSON, WATSON (& YOUNG, SWAN) ancestors came from Stannington / Morpeth in the 1700-1790 timeframe and were listed as "Mining Agents" (which I understand to be managing coal mines on behalf of the landowner) Could anyone advise me please:- Is the best place to look for relevant mining and vital event records definitely Woodhorn ? Or are there other record offices or libraries in the area that might glean a gem ? Also - Is Saturday a good or bad time to visit Woodhorn ? Many thanks Gordon +Z +Z_______________+Z_______________+Z__________________________+Z <http://www.adshead.com/> Gordon Adshead Manchester Design Technology Beaumont House, 2 Goodrington Road, Handforth, Cheshire, SK9 3AT, England Tel:Fax:Msg:+44-1625-549770 Mob:+44-777-6145602 <gordon@adshead.com>