This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Eilis_OHara Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.lex.general/2681.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Martin, Mark Hammond died before civil registration of deaths started in Ireland in 1864. What was his religious denomination? You'd need to check with the church to find out if there's a marked grave there for him. He died in 1847 called "Black 47" the worst year of the Irish Famine (1845-50). Here's some information about Mountmellick: http://www.irishtourist.com/laois/towns/mountmellick/ Regards. Eilis O'Hara 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.