Thanks for that Len, I have got the census information including 1841 which shows Charles and Mary Lawson living at Ballaugh. I've got the right Thomas (born 1810) as it ties in with the "Brian Lawson Family History" my problem is, have I got the right parents. Frances was kind enough to tell me I can get a copy of the parish register on Mormon microfilm but have not been able to find it yet, I'm still finding my way around these sites. Thanks again Len much appreciated. Alan