This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rowan/Halligan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IQh.2ACIB/120 Message Board Post: Hugh and James Halligan's mother, Winifred Rowan, was my great-grandfather's sister. Their parents were Patrick Rowan and Mary Griffin (both born in Ireland). Winifred and Thomas (as well as the rest of their brothers and sisters) were born in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England. I have a bit more information to share and would love to hear from you.