Hi, My name is Heather Smith (nee YATES) and I have also been researching the surmane Stearn/e, Stern. I Live In Carnarvon, Western Australia, Australia, which is abt 1000kms from the city of Perth, WA, AUST. Our resourses for Genealogical resaerch is very limited and hence received this INTERNET (thing) as a gift to help me!!!??? It's taking me a little while to learn the best way to gain the best info, but slowly by trial and error I'm getting there! Stearns... William Strearn c 4 Dec 1796 Girton Cam, ENG d 24 Jan 1862 Sandhurst Victoria, AUST married Lydia WEBSTER 2 Nov 1862, Oakington, VIC, AUST His father was Stephen STAERN/e of which I have no further info. Stephen apprantly married Sussanh Wilkerson William and Lydia had 10 children of which I have all the info. If I can be of any assistance please let me know and I will help where I can! Can you be of any help to me????? My direct line is with their 8th daughter Emily Stearn who married a Amos William CARR on 10 Aug 1864. Looking forward to your reply. Regards Heather Smith.