This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hBU.2ACEB/371 Message Board Post: Update to my query: I found out that my great grandfather William C. Durkin was the son of Thomas and Maria Durkin previously of Ireland then immigrated here (new york) in 1851. Now my search leads to Ireland for parents of Thomas and Maria (even just Maria's maiden name would be nice!) If there is any furthur knowledge floating around I would sure like to know and would greatly appreciate it!