Dear Colleen I checked Pat's RIC record at Kew yesterday. There were several Pat McGuinesses,but only 2 with the right service dates. One of these was from Meath and was posted to WAT and WEX. That left No.3243: Born co. Leitrim Appointed 20 jul 1838,when he was 20. He was a labourer, 5' 9". His first posting was to Galway(E) His wife was from Galway,they married 1 apr1845. (RIC men could not marry until they had 7 years service,and they could not serve in their own,or their wives', native county . Hence the postings.) Pat was promoted to acting constable 1feb1857,and constable 1jan1858. He got several commendations,and one reprimand. He died 21 june,either 1870 or 1878,I could not read the year with any confidence. He does not appear to have a pension,but his family got a gratuity on his death of £119 .4.4d (possibly 9d) (That seems like a lot of money for 1870s.I would be grateful if you let me know the correct year of death, and cause, for my records.) I don't know if you have Pat's place of birth,or want to know it. He was recommended to the RIC by a H.Waldron,JP,and by locating Mr.Waldron you should be able to pinpoint a parish/town for Pat. Unfortunately,the RIC records contain nothing other than a county for his wife. But you might be able to track him through local newspapers. Constables often appeared in the local "petty-sessions" giving evidence about the drunks and general misdemeanours of the community and were frequently named in the press. Cathy