Hi Trish, As usual, Marion WOOLGAR has done a superb job of explaining a very complex subject simply! I would like to add that the Removal Order is significant because it links the family members together and is a good indication of -at least the husband's- Parish of origin. Qualifications for Residency (i.e. the right to receive Parish relief in the event of becoming indigent) include birth in a Parish, Land ownership, having served an apprenticeship, and in the case of a married woman, marriage. If you were lucky enough to find the Settlement Examination, it would state the grounds (qualifications) upon which the Justices of the Peace rendered their decision. Absent that document, if you're looking for the father's baptism, I would check the Register for the Parish to which the family was removed. The marriage or Banns for the marriage might also be found. Happy Hunting, hope that helps, Joanne Joanne Mays Becker Sleepy Hollow, New York In a message dated 1/21/2008 1:19:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, lady.58@bigpond.com writes: First I would like to thank the listers who have helped me on my quest. Thank you Marion and Sue. I have been searching a site called a2a which I am sure you all know about. Have come across the following "Removal order" regarding someone in my tree. What I want to know if I can is what is and why do they have a 'Removal Order'. Just trying to come to terms with things. Did they do something wrong ?? It was for a man, wife and two children. Thank you in advance for your help again. Trish D Pingelly West Aust lady.58@bigpond.com **************Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape. http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489