Jan SKS can correct me but it was probably the Fenians around that time (1860's). Maurice FitzGerald (William's father) ran a "safe house" for the Fenians on the run in Garryarthur, Limerick in the 1860s. The Black and Tans were around during the fighting in the 19 teens and 1920s. My mother who lived in County Down during that time told me about the Black and Tans. Oliver Cromwell was much earlier (1598-1658). Nora Hopkins FitzGerald > Hi Nora, > I'm sorry I can't help you with your request but I was happy to see your > email because I have the same situation. > > My great-great grandfather (Thomas James Murphy b. 1845) left Ireland > (County Cork) in July 1870, along with 11 other men because there was a > price on their heads. ...... My questions are what happened in County Cork in 1870? Was that the time of the Black and Tans and Oliver Cromwell? How can I get records of the arrest warrants? Thank you for any information anyone can give me. Jan Murphy-Hole