I had research done at the Clare Heritage Centre in 2001. They found a John Butler who was born in 1839 to a John Butler, which fit my grandfather's information. This family were members of the church in Tubber, County Clare. My daughter and I visited the church in Tubber, walked down the street/road, and visited with an Irish gentleman who walked up to the fence and greeted us. There was a store, the school, the church, and a few houses along the main street/road. There are pictures taken by myself and others on a site on the internet. I too have been checking both Galway and Clare records, as the north/south border is in such close proximity. When I see "Tubber" show up in any e-mails I make sure I read them in their entirety. Never know when we'll stumble on to some useful information do we! Hope all are having a great start to the New Year! Edna in Kansas, USA