Greetings, I'm new to this listserve and am researching the family BERGIN of Laois Co. Cornelius BERGIN, b abt 1788 in Co Laois, married Elizabeth STRINGER, b abt 1792; their children include: Patrick, b 11 Mar 1814, Co Laois Daniel, b 1 Jan 1816, Co Laois Michael, b 24 May 1819, Co Laois Cornelius, b abt 1825, Co Laois The family emigrated to Oceola Twp, Livingston Co, Michigan, by 1838. If anyone is working on the BERGINs or STRINGERs of Co Laois, I'd be happy to share info with you. Warmly, Daniel Powers Albuquerque NM