This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gcfitz Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.fitzgerald/45.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Karen, My Grandfather, Francis Desmond FitzGerald (born Castlegregory, Co. Kerry, 15 Oct. 1869) arrived in New Zealand some time before 1909. I suspect he visited his FitzGerald and/or Finn cousins, in Australia before arriving in New Zealand. His cousins are those referred to in the book Enterprising Migrants by S.M.Ingham, who emigrated from the Castlegregory area in the 1840's, namely Bryan & Mary (nee Finn) FitzGerald. Are your FitzGerald's from the Castlegregory area? Graeme FitzGerald 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.