Hello Pat......... Iunderstand ,can be annoying...I too manage to get back to about 1790 but seem to have hit a brick wall.......Ibelieve 2 brothers went t oAmerica..and 2 brothers came here to N.Ireland..but I have problems trying to get a connection. As you mention Ballymena...I live about 10 miles from Ballymena...in the town of Ballyclare..and yes it is a nice place..Send me..if you require any help..and I will see what I can do............James Alexander Craig