Dear Gerald I am contacting you 'off-list' as this is a specific query regarding your family name, which I noted from your email to the list on 5th May. I have traced my father's family in Sussex back to a Sally Pescett (born c. 1817 in Amberley, Sussex.) Sally (also sometimes known as Sarah), married my great, great grandfather, George Elliott (born c. 1818 in Arundel), on 4th June 1842. On the marriage certificate her father is shown as Henry Pescett. Sally and George later settled in Brighton. I am wondering if Sally/Sarah appears on your family tree? I would be most interested in any observations you have concerning your surname and any connection with my paternal family and/or Sussex. In 1881 the name Peskett appears to be concentrated in Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex and adjoining counties. I have copied this to the list as a matter of courtesy but also to see if there is any response from others concerning the name and possible links with this side of my family. Lesley Hopkins 13618