Thanks for the responses. Neal's theory would seem the most likely answer here. I looked at the film of the original register when I was in Lewes many years ago; next time I'm in Chichester I'll check the film of BTs which are held there. Hopefully, I'll find Robert Fry's baptism! The next problem is to find the parents of John Fry - I have been searching for almost twenty years! The most likely parents are Richard Fry and Elizabeth Children(s), although I have been unable to find conclusive proof. My daughter has transcribed literally hundreds of Fry Wills but, the one little clue that we need has yet to come to light. Unless anyone knows any different.. Nina