In a message dated 4/14/2007 12:58:06 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dwmiles@qldnet.com.au writes: Asking about the names Phelan, Brennan, Whelan and Brophy. These people were connected to our John Butler married Mary Lawless either related or friends as evidenced in letters to one of our ancxestors. Does anyone know of a connection between teir names and ours? David, All the names you mention are legion in Kilkenny. Can you supply approximate year(s) or townland(s)? Jack Langton ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.