Hi all. I am currently researching my mother's family. My g g g g grandfather, John Joyce, was born in Aldbourne, Wilts and christened on 9th April, 1820 - the illegitimate son of one Mary Joyce ( spelled Joice in the parish register ). I know little about her - she may have been the daughter of John Joyce and Mary Brazier of Hungerford, but I have no conclusive proof that the Mary Joyce born to this couple is the same one. John Joyce moved to Chilton Foliatt, where he became the village blacksmith. He is listed in Pigots Trade Directory of 1844? - but his christian name is given as William - although he reverts to the christian name John for the 1851 census. His wife's name was Elisa - but I do not know her maiden name. He is also listed as William Joyce on the later Kelly's Trade Directory. His son, my g g g grandfather, George Joyce was 6 years old at the time of the 1851 census - and he appeared to do quite well for himself. He became a teacher, and on the 1881 census he was living and working in Fernhurst , Sussex. Any help or information or suggestions which might be of use to me in my search would be greatly appreciated. --------------------------------- With Yahoo! Mail you can get a bigger mailbox -- choose a size that fits your needs