Dear Listers, I need some help..a lot of help I think. I've traced the Canty frmily from 1850 to 2006, but I'm stuck beyond the shores of the USA. Oral history says this family was from Cork. I assume they left during the famine because they first appear in the 1850 USA (New York) Census. Is there anyone with advise on how to trace them to Cork (since I have no other informatuon) or is anyone a part of the Canty family? 1850 Census: Michael Canty (possibly Michael R. Canty), 36, a confectioner (candy maker), his wife Anne 24 (no maiden name) and Johanna Canty, 59 (no relationship listed). All born in Ireland. (Michael and Anne have a 3 month old son Thomas born in New York). Also in the household are Caniel Canty, 23, a confectioner too, and Cornelius McCarty, 20, also a confectioner. No relationships are given in the 1850 Census. There next door neighbors are John Canty, 32, a cabinet maker, and his wife Elisabeth 29. Again, no relationships are given. Most of these folks moved on to San Francisco. Thanks for any comments. Angel in San Francisco