My last post gave background information on the "Index of Surnames", also called the "Householders' Index" in preparation for a FERGUS data base I just completed. However, in writing the background information, I am not certain of my source. . . I transcribed the information from records found at PRONI (Public Records Office of Northern Ireland). Ah, yes, ALWAYS make sure you have noted the source . . . I thought I had, but now I can see that my heading "All Counties - Surname" is NOT enough. I do learn as I go <BG> (BG = Big Grin). I am listing the work as "List of Surnames 1738-1924 for FERGUS" until I can cite the actual source. The earliest surname is 1738 and the latest 1924. The listing gives first name, date of birth, place, and county, plus a source number (film or microfiche #) to find the document. Additionally, some list the father's name, mother's name, spouse's name, and date of marriage. I have formatted a database which will be the original by county, and another to which I will add any FERGUS names I find in various records and sources to begin to connect families. . . a short of "melting pot". I am hoping that this will help to end some of the confusion connected with genealogy research . . . partially filled tablets, scraps of paper, information from other FERGUS websites or researchers. All of this explained I will move on to the FERGUS information. >From the "List of Surnames" I have transcribed a total of 67 FERGUS people with the following distribution: Co. Antrim - 14 Alice, Anne, Charles Armstrong, David, Elizabeth, George, John, Kathleen, Robert Co. Armagh - 1 Jane Co. Down - 1 Elizabeth Co. Dublin - 2 Charlotte, Margt. Co. Galway - 1 Owen Co. Mayo - 40 Andrew Bernard, Ann, Anne, Barbara, Bridget, Catherine,Celia, Ellen, Fanny, Farah, Faroh James, James, John, Joseph, Margaret, Maria, Martin, Mary, Michael Henry, Michl, Nanny, Owen, Patrick, Stephen, Thomas Co. Tyrone - 2 Francis, Nancy Co. Wexford - 2 Catherine Since our sponsor Rootsweb will not allow sending attachments, I am unable to post the database to the list. If there is ever any post of which you would like further information please e-mail me. You MUST post the surname FERGUS, first name, county in the subject line! for me to respond. At this time, I am unable to search my records for requests other than for the postings I send to the list. I am in preparation for my November research. Time is precious. Please be patient as I transcribe and organize. crussell@traversecity.com http://www.traverse.net/people/crussell/fergus_family.htm Listowner for DODD-L-request@rootsweb.com and FERGUS-L-request@rootsweb.com