I've apparently hit a dead end here. Thomas Allen I was b. 1430 in Outwell, Norfolk, England & d. ? in England. He married Margaret -?- about 1458 in England. These are supposedly my 17G-Grandparents. =)

 If this sounds familiar, please let me know!

Jennifer Ferguson

I'm searching for information on John Sheldrake, born c.1845 at Thornham, Norfolk. His father's name was George, mother's name unknown

John was a mariner by trade; he married Elizabeth Hedley in Hartlepool Durham and they had seven children.

 Any assistance would be appreciated.

I keep digging hoping to find his parents and any additional family or information. 

I know from his marriage certificate that his father was named George.  Census shows a family in Thornham with mother Sarah that could be be them, but I'm unable to confirm.  Also have not been able to find a birth certificate/record despite him documenting himself as being born in Thornham c.1848

imm:  Thanks for the assistance.  I'll certainly check out the website you mentioned.

Again, thanks  Kind regards. B.