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Title: Look up Request METCALF Alston
Post by: Tyke B on Monday 02 February 09 14:30 GMT (UK)

I'm trying to find the Christening of Thomas Metcalf born c1804. He named his first 2 children George and Eunice and so I'm wondering if he is related to George Metcalf and Eunice Tatters of Alston.

Thanks in anticipation

Tyke B

Title: Re: Look up Request METCALF Alston
Post by: sillgen on Monday 02 February 09 17:28 GMT (UK)

Hi
Can we assume that you have looked at the IGI on www.familysearch.org ?
Batch number P000201 has some Alston baptisms on.  Certainly one child of George and Eunice, William, is baptised some time after his birth so it might be worth widening your search years.
Do census records show that Thomas was born in Alston?   
Andrea

Title: Re: Look up Request METCALF Alston
Post by: Tyke B on Tuesday 03 February 09 12:07 GMT (UK)

Hi Andrea

Sadly Thomas died before the 1851 census so I have no idea whether he was born in Alston. I just find it unusual that the names George and, particularly, Eunice were introduced into the family and kept in for many generations. I've exhausted all internet options and keep reaching a dead end.
Here's hoping someone may be able to help me

Thanks

Tyke B