Isaac and Mary BRIGAN are first found in Holytown, Lanark, Scotland in 1851. Isaac was born about 1793 and Mary QUIN about 1800, both in Antrim. Their son John was born about 1832 in Achagalon parish, Antrim. He married in the Catholic church. Their daughter Elizabeth was born in 1838 in Belfast, but that could have been the place easiest to name, and she was married in the Church of Scotland. Mary's parents were Charles QUIN (a mason) and Catherine BELL. Isaac's parents were John BRIGGINS and Mary HUTCHISON. Are these names familiar to anyone? Is there any possibility of finding these people in Antrim? There are so many spellings of Brigan - Bragan, Briggans, Breakins, Braddin, to name a few. Also Quin is sometimes Queen. I plan to visit Ireland soon. Any suggestions about what to see in Achagalon parish? Thanks for any suggestions. Ivy in Canada

Ivy, Looking at Google maps, the correct spelling of the place looks to be Aghagallon in County Armagh. Try that on Google maps to see the exact location. Then try Google for "Parishes in Armagh". It should bring up the Irish Times website, but this may only show Catholic Parishes. You could also look at Genuki to see all the various resources available for Armagh. For BDM type data, you could see what's available at http://www.irish-roots.ie/ It's a pay site, but you can register and search for free. Just click on the map and then on Armagh to search. I've used it with good effect for Antrim. Another place to look is the LDS site, Family Search. Have a look what they have in their pilot program under the Search option. Also search their library catalogue for Aghagallon. It will show what fiche or film you may be able to order through your local LDS centre. Peter in Sydney