This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cavkelly1 Surnames: Kelly, Ryan, Murphy, Quinn. Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.lex.general/2610.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Carol, Like you I'm also looking for Ryans, Murphy's and Kellys. It's very difficult because they are 3 of the most popular Irish names. >From what I can gather a daughter of my ggf Joseph Kelly (1814 - 1892) from Laois, married a Ryan. Later my gf also Joseph (1853 - 1910) married a Mary Josephine Murphy (1863 - !940) from some where in Laois. Her fathers name was Charles and described in her marriage cert as 'an examiner'. This could have been some thing to do with the railways. i know this will be of no help to you but at least you will know you are not alone in your research. Best of luck, Joe Kelly Ireland. 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.