Yes, of course, I've often seen Blincow's testimony quoted in other books but I don't think I have ever read it in its entirety. Hence I missed the significance for the Clark/e family. The only downside is that if the Overseers of the Poor in London sent John to Lowdham it does reduce still further the chances of tracing his family any further back since I imagine the records they kept were pretty limited. Thank you very much Best wishes Alice Clarke Oakhan, Rutland