Andy, Thankyou so much I specifically didn't ask for Parkers because of the commonality of the name, so that was really nice. I shall now see if they are possibly mine. As for being relieved not to find any of yours......I am hankering for a rum runner amongst my Dorset lot......a highwayman would be nice to add some spice to the trees......(murderers, however, need not apply) Grin !!! Friends of mine have pirates and I am decidedly envious. I cannot complain though because I have actresses, comedians and people that came over with Wm the conquerer etc etc...... and I found my first convict recently. Doesn't bother me one iota...... viva la difference I say. Cheers Pam from Adelaide Australia > Hi Pam > No SEAGROVEs or SEAGRAVEs. But there are 3 PARKERs for you! > > 1837 Adjourned Easter - Elizabeth PARKER - 26 - single - Brighton - 7yrs > 1846 Adjourned Epiphany - Ellen PARKER - 23 - single - Brighton - 7yrs > 1850 Adjourned Epiphany - Edward PARKER - 55 - Seaman - Brighton - 7 yrs > > I should have added to the original posting that the vast majority of > offences (96.5%) consisted of larceny, often of quite minor items. So > unless another crime is mentioned larceny is invariably the one involved. >