This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: doreenhayes46 Surnames: COONEY Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.kid.general/2281.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Gerry. I have now received the mar.cert., for Michael Cooney and Margaret Riley. Michael and Margaret were both 20 years old when they married on 4th August 1860 at St. Cuthberts Catholic Church in Durham, England. Michael's father was John Cooney, deceased, a Labourer. Margaret's father was John Riley, deceased, a Labourer. The witnesses were Elizabeth and William Hetherington. Michael was a Coal Miner and he and Margaret were living at Lead Gate at the time of their marriage. It is possible that Michael worked at the nearby Eden Colliery, as, possibly, did their sons!! I think it is unlikely that I will be able to go any further back with this research due to the destruction of the Irish Records. Many thanks. 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.