Hello Lorraine, and thank you for your reply. It seems that I am unable to receive private messages- I see a message from the moderator- but am I going mad or did i read a message from you asking me which branch of the Battenbough family I am from? It seems to have disappeared-Oh dear, I am slightly confused !lol I am new to this so please bear with me !
My grandfather is Henry George Battenbough. I however, for reasons I will not go into right now have the surname of my fathers mothers' maiden name.
I would be very grateful to hear of the research you have carried out. An aunt of mine went back to Jaques BETAMBEAU born 1715.
Best wishes, Lee