Hello to Patricia, Dr Jane and Rick: Tired of chasing elusive vital records I'm exploring a method recommended, some time back, by Dr Jane who said, words to the effect, Think like an Irishman--gather names of those living in clusters in your townland[these are likely related] and build your family on this approach. Sooo-- I have COMERS as witnesses to my SUMMERLY family in Doughiska [Oranmore parish] Co. Galway. Rick--[ in case you don't know] Doughiska is about 3 miles easterly of Galway City--about that far from Athenry. Oh! A tidbit for those searching NOONAN. I grew up in San Francisco in the 1930's. There was a NOONAN family living around the corner from dad's Jewelry Store in the Sunset District. I will check the 1930 census and get back if I find anything. Does any of you connect with any of this? Happy New Year! John J. Summerly {Eureka CA USA] __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com