The USA census had people distinguish between what we now call the Republic of Ireland, which they referred to as the Irish Free State, and northern Ireland. Unfortunately for you, that includes many counties. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Evans" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 8:35 PM 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