Okay folks, this is an absolute "shot in the dark," but it is also one of my brick walls that has frustrated me for a long time now. I have never been very good at finding ships lists, much less researching them once found, but I keep trying. <sigh> That said, I now hereby "admit my ignorance" when it comes to "Benjamin Cann, born ca. 1730 in Bristol, England" and ask for help here. With no parents or siblings known, all I have on him is this: Birth: reportedly in Bristol, England ca. 1730 Residence: Bristol, England Marriage: ca. 1761 to Ann (1735- ) but location unknown Children: 7, all born in Nova Scotia, Canada in 1760s & 1770s Benjamin is the progenitor of a long line of Canns in Canada, and I have tried for a long time now to find his parents/siblings. I descend from a very long line of Canns from Bristol, and in researching Benjamin's genealogy for so long have grown convinced he descends from my Canns in Bristol but all I can do is "dance around it" but cannot document it. I've tried locating him on ship's manifests, hoping that might lead to something connecting him to Bristol and/or his parents/siblings, but to no avail. Obviously, someone born in Bristol ca. 1730 who had 7 children in Nova Scotia (Cape Breton County) had to had have spent some time on a ship somewhere between 1730 and the 1760s, but if anyone here has any information or research resources on the subject I would sure be happy to hear from you. In the meantime, will keep on looking. I thank you in advance for any help or guidance you might have. David E. Cann decann@infionline.net Contact me on Skype at "david.e.cann"