Thank you for your prompt reply and the information. I had a little trouble getting back into my account. However, I have renewed my password and I hope it will be fine now.
Thanks. That is really helpful advice. One of the people you identified is my dad. Robert Dick, born 10.06.29 in Dalkeith, so that's a great place to start
Pauline
Ref Golconda - thanks for the gentle chastisement - I've learned something! I knew where to find agreements earlier than 1854 but didn't know of the ones in the BT98 series.
Many thanks for the information you gave me I think I will consider the advice about a Research Service but you and Hugh have given me a great deal to get on with