IFS is the former name of what now is known as the Republic Of Ireland. This comprises the 26 counties that left the United Kingdom in 1922. In any event it is unlikely that a Fitzgerald would have hailed from the 6 counties of Northern Ireland that remain in the UK. The name is found mostly in the southern counties -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Patricia O'Shea Sent: 18 March 2009 03:40 To: [email protected] Subject: Re: " Irish Free State" Meaning Hi Chris - as far as I understand this was the name for what is now the Republic of Ireland (Southern Ireland.) Does not narrow things all that much I'm afraid!! Cheers, Patsy - New Zealand. Subject: " Irish Free State" Meaning > Would some kind soul let me know what this means? > > In the 1930 census my great uncle states " Father/ Mother- Irish Free > State- > Not sure if that would help to pin down area or not. > > Thank you all for your past help with my Fitzgerald's. > > > Chris > > > HAPPY ST PATRICK"S DAY ALL ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message