For those researching this name in Ireland, these records might be useful. Marriages from St. Patrick's - formerly St. Nicholas' - City Centre and East Aug 8, 1850 John Cooley and Winifred Belton June 10, 1882 Francis Cooley and Bedilia Fynn witnesses: John and Margaret Lydon Baptisms of children born to Francis and Bedilia (Delia) Fynn Ellen Mary May 26, 1883 Martin Joseph Nov 12, 1885 Dermott Patrick Feb 2, 1890 Francis Augustine Aug 14, 1896 Michael John Jun 9, 1899 Laurence Thomas Apr 30, 1893 end of above family next is given a record of baptism of Julia, born Nov 20, 1870 to John Cooling and Honor Nolan. I wonder if this is a derivitive spelling - I always thought it was a separate name. next is a death record Charles Cooley Eglington St. Jan 9, 1899 End of records. I have no further info on these families. Hope all this helps someone. Donna