This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AnnetteCode Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.kid.general/2300.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Before you start paying for records there are some resources on line, some you have to pay and some are free. www.familysearch.org - I was unable to find in the 1880 US Census - New York residence with wife Hannah but did find them on the PILOT section of this website. 1900 US Census christopher was born Jan 1850, age 30, married to Hannah, marriage estimated 1870, Emigration 1868.Son William Kelly I was having difficulty so could not open the full census. Then my computer slowed down and couldn't bring up the information I needed. I had located a Christopher Kelly born in Kildare 1843 - but now with the above census have to look again as the dates are different. I will get back to you tomorrow. Annette Code 'genealogy for fun' Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.