Thanks for pointing out this 1732 bond, my Joseph was bap 1705 so this could well be him. I was wondering what his occupation was.

Also thanks for the information about Christopher. I think he was probably Joseph's G-Grandfather. I have downloaded a copy of his will from Ancestry. I wonder how tall 'tallest stature' was in those days.

I knew that Richard YOUNG's mother was Elizabeth PLAYSTED but I have no idea who she is, the only Elizabeth I have found of the correct age died as a child.

I am a bit daunted by the number of YOUNGS in the area!

You have given me some new ideas of places to look for information so thank you again.

Diana