The email regarding Kiltulla(gh) reminded me. Anyone on the list have Taylors of Backpark, Esker, Athenry or of Kiltulla(gh). Robert Taylor married to Catherine Ward of Kilchreest had 10 children. Both parents and 9 children died about 1846. My greatgrandmother was the surviving child (Mary Taylor) brought to her uncle Sean Ward in Ballacurra, Kilchreest, Co. Galway to be raised. Sean and Catherine had another brother, Mickaleen who married a Tully of Kilchreest or Peterswell. We believe the Taylor family was buried in Kill (Cill) near Esker. There is no parish church that keeps records for Esker but surrounding churches. My info has made the rounds to all the RC churches and Church of England. We believe some are buried in St. Mary's where the heritage center is in Athenry. This Taylor family was Protestant and converted to Catholic. Robert's brother, William married and lived in Kiltullagh. We lost track of his son, Billy who left for NY in the 1940's. Parents of Robert and William are unknown. We do not know if there is a connection to the Castle Taylor branch. Also looking for any Tully family of Peterswell/Castledaly married into the Ward family. I don't know female Tully's first name. Any help is most appreciated. Karin A. Joyce