Message text written by INTERNET:IRL-CORK-CITY-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re Parishs and townlands Hi..My ancestor originally went to Cork city to become a Sherriff of Cork in late 1700's. The family church was St. Peter's so I believe they must have resided in or near St Peters, definetely in the area of what was Cork at that time. Can anyone tell me what the Parish, Townlands Civil Parish would have been called. I cannot seem to find out, trying myself so am looking for assistance in this matter. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you Jean Coat P.S. Ancestor was called Charles Fergusson. < Not sure what records you are trying to check, Jean. You don't say what religion, but I see a St Peter and Paul's under the RC listings and no such church under the C of I, so guess you mean the former. There are church records on film from the late 18th c--you are lucky. There are also some Cork directories that cover 1787, 1788, and 1797 that might cover an official like your ancestor. These are either on film or held by the Natl Library. Info from TRACING YOUR IRISH ANCESTORS by John Grenham, 2nd ed. Elizabeth KnowltonEW@Compuserve.com