Sorry, I don,t think these people are connected to our line, although we have a Michael and a Cornelius but of different generations, not brothers, I don't think we have any connections to CT or PA, but I may be wrong. We do have a Ryan familiy through the Hylan branch, but I don't think there is a connection. I wish there were. Our family tradition says that the Carmody's came from Clare but I think perhaps they came from Limerick. Wish there was a connection - I'm completely stumped with the immigrant family and can't get across the sea with them even though I went over to visit Clare and Limmerick Best wishes in your search. Peggy