To those researching this name in Ireland, perhaps the following records will be useful. St. Joseph's Parish is one of the oldest parishes in Galway and records go back to 1804. First, from St. Patrick's Parish Records (St. Pat's was previously St. Nicholas parish) Laurence Cooley and Mary Ward were married April 11, 1849 at St. Pat's. Note six years pass before a child is baptized - could mean several were lost. In this parish they had the following children: Patt Jan 23, 1855 Laurence Apr 13, 1856 Mary Bridget Jan 18, 1858 Denis Patt Jan 26, 1859 Francis Joseph Apr 3, 1860 Honor Oct 25, 1861 Then they moved to St. Joseph's parish and continued. St. Joseph's is Rahoon parish. Baptisms - born to Laurence and Mary Ward - dates prob baptismal Mary Jan 4, 1863 Bridget Apr 1, 1864 Thomas Jun 18, 1865 Ann Oct 21, 1866 Laurence Dec 12, 1868 Newcastle is mentioned - I presume this to be the townland. This is family number one I have no further info on this family. Donna