This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/HNG.2ACEB/1542.1 Message Board Post: In talking with a cousin today I came across info from him that the name may not have been Browning in Ireland. One of our ancestors came here from Ireland and changed his name from Brown to Browning. That may be why I have hit a brick wall looking for my ancestors. Could be your problem also. Hope that helps. I know I'm starting on that angle. By the way, my "Brownings" are from Louisiana as I am but none of your names sound familiar. Good Luck.