Michael Collins, born 1836-38 in LAOIS, emigrated to western NY State in 1854, married Mary Flanagan about 1863, then to Union Borough, Erie, PA where they had 4 children, Mary, Johanna, Cornelius, John. Moved to Lowell, MA in early 1880s. Johanna married James C. Sullivan in 1983. Trying to find Michael's origins and family in Laois. Appreciate any assistance that you can give. Fred Spong fspong@san.rr.com