This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DianeCulhane Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.farrelly/185.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The practice varied from parish to parish, but in all but one of my ancestors' parishes, in Cavan, Monaghan, Galway, Clare, and Mayo, going back in some cases to the 1820s, they listed the mothers and fathers of the brides and grooms. When printed forms were introduced, around 1860 for my ancestors' parishes, there was often a column: Nomina Parentum. Diane Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.