Hello, Listers! Nice to meet you all! (I have been reading your messages). OK, now I am pretty new to this, so bear with me, please. John Robinson married Catherine Wells (b. 1716 Misterton, Notts) on 20 May 1741 in Misterton. Catherine's parents were Joseph Wells, who married Mary Duckle on 26 Feb 1716 in Misterton. John Robinson and Catherine Wells had at least two children in Misterton. Mary was born in 1742 and her brother, John, was born in 1744. This younger John Robinson then moved to Lincs, and married Elizabeth Stockdale on 26 April 1764 in Scotter, Lincs. They had four children, all born in Scotter, so apparently they stayed in Elizabeth's home town. OK, so my questions revolve around the first John Robinson, the one who married Catherine Wells in 1741. When and where was this first John Robinson born? When and where did he die? Also, when and where did Catherine Wells Robinson die? And is there any way to find info on who this first John Robinson's siblings and parents were? I first posted a message on the Rootsweb Robinson bulletin board and got no answers at all. By Googling around I was able to find an Olive Batty, who has done some research on Robinsons in Misterton, and she had a Samuel Robinson, who might have been a sibling of my earlier John, but we are not sure. I am currently writing a book on these Robinsons, which are my mother's side of my family, so it would be really great to trace the Robinson surname back as far as possible. Blessings to anyone who can help. I know what a pain it is to have such a common name as John Robinson, but it can't be helped. Good luck!! Cheers, Rita O'Clair Friday Harbor, Washington State, USA [email protected]