I would be interested in hearing from anyone researching the surnames of QUINLAN, LOWRY, RYAN and GILLIGAN from Champaign County, Illinois. I am especially interested in learning more about the family of James O. RYAN and Ellen (nee COMERFORD) RYAN. James was born in Templemore, County Tipperary between 1832-1836. Ellen was born between 1831-1833 in Templemore. James and Ellen migrated to Crittenden Twp., Champaign County, Illinois in about 1871. James died on January 29, 1917, and Ellen on August 28, 1910; both in Champaign County, IL. Their children were: 1. Mary A. RYAN, born 1856 in Illinois; married William QUINLAN in 1879 in Champaign County and she died in 1957; 2. Timothy RYAN, born about 1858 in Illinois; 3. Margaret "Maggie" RYAN, born 1859-1860 in Wilmington, Will County, IL; married James LOWRY in Champaign County in 1882 and she died in 1916 in Champaign County; 4. Ellen "Nellie" RYAN, born 1863 in Wilmington, Will County, IL; married John LOWRY, Jr. (brother of her sister's husband) in 1887 in Champaign County and died in 1957 in Champaign County; 5. John RYAN, born about 1864 in Illinois; 6. Joseph RYAN, born about 1866 in Illinois; 7. James RYAN, Jr., born about 1868 in Illinois; and 8. Katy RYAN, born about 1870 in Champaign County, Illinois (MAY HAVE married James GILLIGAN in 1900). I look forward to hearing from anyone researching these families. Thanks! Kevin Miller