Sorry for the delay, I've had a full computer re-build. We are building up the family tree here in the UK. As far as we know, although not 100% confirmed yet, is that all Howsley's around the world are related one way or another. We have some branches of the tree that go back to the 1600's in Derbyshire, UK, but further details from then are very vague. A Howsley (my great great uncle) emigrated to Australia in the early 1900's. Searches there are not very forthcoming. I hope this helps. Regards..... RIchard