This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Syble Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.brannigan/4.5.47.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi John. Where in NY did your family settle. It is important because some of my family settled there as well. Some settled and then went back to Ireland because they did not like it. I am very interested in tracing the Brannigan line from Monaghan. My mother's cousin in Ireland told me we have over 1000 relatives in Monaghan. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.