Jill, This is very helpful. I did not know about the University of Hull website and now have another clue to follow. It's also interesting that your ancestors came by sailing boat as it makes my family's story a little more credible. 

Hallie Metzger,  halmetz@...
SACHS (Kelme), TSIN(I)(a)MON, FREEDLAND, FRIEDLANDER, FREELAND, HOFFENBERG (GUFINBERG)