Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WWC.2ACI/3318.1 Message Board Post: Cienwen, You could also research church records. As you probably know, there are generally no census returns and civil registration didn't start until 1864 (Protestant marriages in 1845). You may find additional information/places to research on the Co. Kilkenny website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~irlkik/index.htm -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton