Hello I have just joined this “list” so I had better explain my genealogical interests. My name is Alan Penn whilst I live in Hertfordshire, England my roots are in Sunderland where most of my Ancestors were either born, moved to, or worked. Both of my parents were born and bred in Sunderland. Other key members of my ancestors have been born or brought up in the Newcastle area one of which was a James Scott Carney born in about 1885 in the Newcastle area I believe. My direct line of Ancestors include Penn’s of course and Viney’s on my Fathers side with Knight’s and Whites on my mothers side. I am interested in learning more about them including the work/trades they followed and their descendents. Also the Powey’s from my mothers side connected closely with the White’s. The Powey’s played a big part in the family particularly as far as my mother was concerned. The Powley family I refer to are the family known mainly for R. Powley and Sons the Sparkling Drinks (plus other related elements such as bottle washing, sterilising etc.) company. Robert Powley born on 25 Sep 1842 in Little Strickland, Morland, Westmoreland. Lancashire. He was (I believe) the founder member. I would say this company was started sometime between 1881 and 1891. The White family is another area that I would very much like to know more about. My Grandmother plus Great Uncle’s and Great Aunts including Mary (Polly) Hannah White who married Wilfred Powley are the main connection from my point of view of the White/Powley families. Apart from these I am sure there are more families connected with the above that would be of great interest to me and would be grateful to anyone who could fill in some of the gaps re the data I currently have. Of course if I can give any information or help to anyone else likewise interested I would be please to be able do so where I can. Thank you for affording me the time to read this. Alan.