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/32.57.82.1.2 Message Board Post: I have not been able to confirm the Irish county of origin of my Tolan ancestors. Family lore says Sligo, but they haven't turned up there yet. What are the dates of your Bridget and her parents? My ancestors, brothers Simpson and James Tolan, emigrated from Ireland to the port of New York in 1860. I am told their father's name was also Simpson. I don't know much earlier than that, but I will hold onto your name and email in case I ever am able to make the connection.