In a message dated 11/08/2007 21:14:25 GMT Standard Time, mjbaker@webace.com.au writes: Genealogical interest in West Ridings and the "marriage" connection to East Riding dynasties. Also interest in Whitton family resident in the Easting Ridings. mjbaker@webace.com.au 10/8/07 My husband's family (SYKES) come from Slaithwaite near Huddersfield if that is of any interest, The earliest members I have found are Edmund, born about 1757 and his son Thomas, born about 1798. Regards Eileen Sykes