Hi Maggie,
Thanks for that - it sounds just about right. I work at a disadvantage at times because the IGI is sketchy at least and sometimes downright wrong! Human error I guess. That birth is not listed on it, btw.
Sorry, I was being flippant when I asked you about Ralph...I was refering to Ralph Fiennes, the English actor ("The Duchess" with Keira Knightly and other films), as I had noticed the spelling of Finnis varies greatly and at times includes Fiennes!
I know that one should always consult primary records but my friend is not much interested in going back a LONG way as the certificates become rather expensive. Many thanks for your help. Cheers,
AEnone.