Dear friends: I am not even an amateur sleuth in the world of genealogical research. But, a couple of years ago, my dad passed away and it awaken a spark for me. Unfortunately, we didn't know a lot about the family, but I am learning...and I find it fascinating! Just this morning, I had an e-mail with a passenger list that had my great-great grandfather name on it, for the ship Victoria! Big hug and thanks to Mimi! Like my friend Mimi, I know some of you are so 'into' this research that you have disks that we don't have access to, or know of resources that someone like me wouldn't. Sooo, I am even more curious and want to ask if any of you does anything like this as a hobby (or maybe even a relative?) and if you could have any information re: Cornelius Riley (Rahilly) Born: __/__/1829; CastleIsland, Kerry, Ireland Bapt: 08/15/1830; CastleIsland, Kerry, Ireland Emigrated to USA on ship Victoria, June, 1847 Landed in Buffalo, N.Y: September, 1847 Declaration of Intent: 04/18/1853; McLean Co., IL. Marr: 09/30/1855 & again 08/06/1871; McLean Co., IL. Died: __/__/____; unknown (can't find records) and wife: Marion (Clifford) Riley Born: __/__/1830 (?); ________, ______, Ireland Bapt: __/__/____; __________, ________, Ireland Emigrated to USA on ship __________, ____, ____ Landed in _________, ____; ___________, _______ Declaration of Intent: __/__/____; _______, ___. Marr: 08/06/1871; McLean Co., IL. Died: __/__/____; unknown (can't find records) I think Marion out-lived Cornelius, because she attended her son and daughter-in-laws wedding in Bloomington, IL. in 1894 - alone (from a newspaper article). Thank You, James E. F. Riley, Sr. http://www.lulu.com/content/210331 James E. F. Riley, Sr. Author, 'Daydreams & Nightmares' Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com