****I also had a relative born in Cork as Johanna. When she got to the states she was Josephine. How do we get Josephine from Johanna? Bill O'Loughlin**** Maybe she just wanted a more American sounding name? My Husband's grandfather changed his last name from Zaferous to Jeffery. He didn't want to be labeled by his name. Just a thought? Regards, Susan Jeffery Tokyo, Japan Researching Ryan, Slattery of Co. Tipp, O'Brien, O'Sullivan of Co.Cork, IRE Researching Palmer, Sanders, Brady in central PA, USA