Dear All, I am new to the list and probably should let folks know a little about my research interests in Shelby Co TN. I'm descended from a YORK / YORKE family that lived for a while in Halifax (Nova Scotia). The family moved around quite a lot. My gr-gr-gr-grandparents (John & Elizabeth YORK) moved south to Florida (1845-47), then Tennessee (1850), then Mississippi (1853) and finally back to Shelby Co TN by 1860. I've heard they were living there during the 1860 census. Anyway, my gr-gr-grandfather John YORK(E) packed his bags in 1862 and travelled to Australia. Of course, contact has been totally lost over the years, if it even continued after 1862. It's been a devil of a job trying to find out anything about the family in North America from over here, so I'm keen to hear from anyone over there who can offer any suggestions. The basic "people information" I know goes like this: Father: John YORK, born about 1812 at Halifax, Nova Scotia married ???? died about 1884, Shelby Co, Tennessee Mother: Elizabeth ???? born about 1816, England? died about 1890, Shelby Co, Tennessee Children: John born abt 1840, either Halifax NS or Brooklyn NY Frances born abt 1845 in Florida Sophie born abt 1847 in Florida Frederick born abt 1850 in Tennessee Franklin born abt 1853 in Mississippi William Francis If anyone is interested, I have heaps of information to share about John (b. abt 1840) from the time he arrived in Australia in 1862. I really hope some of this information "rings a bell" with someone on the list. Best wishes to you and your families for the New Year. Lex Johnson Queensland, Australia l.johnson@cqu.edu.au