Hello Tommy 'bewildered in birmingham' (ha ha. still like that reference!). I just realised that I should have provided a QUALITY source of information for you, and after a bit of searching have found it. It is within the wonderful explanation about how to use Griffith's for genealogical purposes. I'd highly recommend reading the entire article -- even if one has read it before. It is so chock-a-block-full of fascinating detail, that I keep 'learning' something new each time that I read it. (I must stress that these days I do have a very poor memory). So, moving right along then -- was it Kermit the Frog who popularised that saying? Not sure anymore (ha ha) -- her is the URL to that most wonderful article: http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/GRIFFITH/Griffiths.PDF For your name issue, go directly to pages 6 through to 10. Enjoy. Ray in oz ----- Original Message --- > From: <doowopdoc@aol.com> > >> Researching Cross families in Kinego and Moyroe, Killyman. Among those >> listed in Kinego was Cross, Thomas, whose name is followed by (Billy), >> and >> Cross, Thomas (Kennedy). In Moyroe, there is Cross, Thomas (Billy) >> again. >> Does anyone know what is signified by the names in parentheses? > ... Tommy Bryant > Bewildered in Birmingham, AL USA