This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cynscene Surnames: Halligan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.halligan/244/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am trying to find out where in Ireland this Halligan family came from. Thomas (1824 - 1874) and Ann (Ratchford, 1822 - 1895) traveled to America through Great Britain in 1850-1852 as son (Patrick) was born in Great Britain. Can't find ship to America. Then Illinois 1854 as son (John Loiance) was born. Then to Louisa County Iowa by 1860 census. They purchased land in Freemont, Iowa around 1870. Other children are Ann Teressa (1857 - 1939), Mary (1859-?), Maggie(1861-?) and Juila (1864 - 1865) I can be reached at cynscene@hotmail.com Thanks! Cynthia 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.