Sharon, Thanks so much for your help! The earliest information I have for Michael Rohan, my gr gr grandfather, is his Co. Clare marriage in Parteen and the birth of children in Cratloe and Derrymore. There was not another ROHAN listed as a witness in these records which would have provided a clue about his parents/siblings and where he may have been before Parteen. Now with additional surname variations, I'm finding many Michaels, Martins, Patricks and Williams.........given names for many of Michael's decendants. For now, I'm putting Michael on the back burner while I research some of the other Clare people for clues and hopefully connections! Thanks again for this and all your help always! Judie Mason Chicago