At 09:51 PM 2008-11-14 +0000, DARRELL wrote: >What does POB mean in the remarks column? Hi Darrell, That got me thinking, so I checked the website and found this "More Information" webpage http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/archives/indexes_to_assisted_immigrants_366.asp Abbreviations in the search results bv: born on voyage, in quarantine etc. b&dv: born and died on voyage, in quarantine etc. cob: child(ren) on board (listed separately) dv: died on voyage, in quarantine etc. inft: infant pob: parent(s) on board (listed separately) sf: stepfather tw: travelling with I had checked your Pressland and see that abbreviation for Alfred, who was 15. Alfred was considered an adult, therefore would have been listed as a "single man" rather than with the family and the younger children. Children 14 and above were considered adults. I notice though that the British Parliamentary pages for arrivals from 1856 on ... http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/1856-1857.htm ...state "N.B.— From January 1st 1856, all persons above the age of 12 years are reckoned as adults." Sue -- TheShipsList Website http://www.theshipslist.com/