Hi Slowhands

Thank you for that info - I'm also trying to confirm the parents of Edward Aston (possibly christened in Newland 15 May 1721 and married Patient in 1744). I understand the early Newland registers suffered from rats but you referred in Aug to an Index of Baptisms, Marriage and Burials 1670-1799 made in 18th and 19th centuries. Are these on the Forest website? or are you able to tell me where to find them? That would be a great help ... Best wishes Carolyn