This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LFShuford Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.farrelly/6.8.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello Daniel, I hope this is still your address - it's 8 years since your post. I don't use the message boards much - and missed your message. I'm the person looking for any info regarding my g-grandparents Patrick Farrelly and Bridget McKenna. My grandfather worked as Miss Porter's gardener (or one of her gardeners) from 1874 - 1878. I know this from family stories, letters, etc. He and Bridget moved to Columbus NE to homestead in 1878. Shortly after they moved west, two of their children died. We don't know what happened to Bridget, but she disappears from the records and family history after the girls died. The story is that Miss Porter offered to adopt Patrick's surviving girls, Mary and Lizzie. When did James begin working for Miss Porter? I know Belturbet - I try to get to Ireland each year, and stay with friends who live along the Cavan/Meath border. M g-grandparents were married in Moynalty, Co. Meath. I hope to hear form you. Best regards, Lois Farley Shuford 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.