In a message dated 2/11/01 7:54:03 PM, [email protected] writes: << Could anyone please tell me where I might find the records that would tell me exactly when my ancestors left Ireland and came to Hamilton, Ontario? All I know is that it was between 1880 and 1890. Any suggestions would be appreciated. >> If they had stayed in the US instead of Canada, I'd tell you to look for their naturalization papers, because their applications for citizenship would probably have that info. But I don't know if it is true of Canadian records--but maybe worth a try?? Janet C-S