This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: edward corcoran or ella stranahan or stranahand Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IMJ.2ACEB/2353 Message Board Post: my great great grand father edward corcoran and his wife ella stranahan or stranahand came from ireland i don't where.my great aunt said courtyard or courtland if there is such a place?ireland.i don't know if the spelling of corcoran change or not?if anyone could give me a direction here i would really be greatful....edward and ella came by ship i guess to new york,thats where my grand father frances patrick was born..however i need to find where edward and ella came from what part of ireland...thank you to anyone who can help