Have you looked for him in the US censuses? They list place of birth and for some years the parents' places of birth. At 03:16 PM 04/16/2000 -0400, Ellen Hooven wrote: >Hello everyone, >Since we are all together, our chances are better. I am searching for any >information on my grandfathers ancestry. His parents were Michael BURKE and >Bridget BARRETT. Grandfather Myles and his two siblings were baptized at St. >Leo's in Ashley Pa(Luzerne Co.) Michael and Bridget are buried in St. Mary's >in Wilkes Barre. I have no idea where they came from or if they had >siblings. ANY help would be appreciated. >Blessings, Ellen