My Connell HARLEY left Donegal in the early 1830s and went to America. I've been checking all the usual sources (Tithe, Griffith's, 1901 census, church records, etc., etc.), hoping to find some link to whatever family members he left behind. Lots of possibilities, no definites. I'm also exhausting all possible records in the US, but so far have nothing more specific than "Donegal" for his origins. Now I'm hoping maybe occupations will provide a link. My Connell after he emigrated was a laborer, so that doesn't help. But he had one or two brothers who were shoemakers/cordwainers, and a son who became a glassblower. Since both are the kinds of occupations that tend to run in families, I'm wondering if anyone knows of any HARLEY shoemakers or glassblowers in Donegal in the 1800s. Or, more generally, were there locations in Donegal known for glassblowing? I know glassblowers need ready access to fine sand, so any glassblowing locations would likely be along the coast. Would shoemakers usually be town dwellers? Any occupation-related thought would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Claire K.

Did a check of the Vital Records disk (Hartley) and found no births before 1867 and no marriages in Donegal. This is only a very small collection of data. Bob Cdn. =================================== <SNIP> My Connell HARLEY left Donegal in the early 1830s and went to America. I've been checking all the usual sources (Tithe,