This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MWhelan3011 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.lex.general/2840.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Joann I really don't have too much on Ramsbottom, but you are welcome to the data I do have, as listed below; Mary A, Ramsbottom was born in Abbeyleix, Co. Queens/Laois/Leix in 1884. Her par were John Ramsbottom and Margaret Kelly mar in Abbeyleix in 1882. Mary A. Ramsbottom, age 19, arr at the Port of NYC on 16 AUG 1903 on the Ship "Celtic" from Queenstown, IRE. I also came across a Henry Ramsbottom during the course of this research. This was a death entry - Henry Ramsbottom, age 62, quarter ending March 1919, Registrar's District - Athy, Vol. 3, page 299. I also rec an Ancestry Board message, dated 03 NOV 2005 10:30PM, GMT, from a Jack McDonald, e-mail: eaglebald@eircom.net with listings of several Ramsbottom's buried at Fossy Cem, Timahoe, Co. Laois. Ireland. One of these was a Henry, (Ballinaclough) 16-1-1811 76. There was also another Henry Ramsbottom, 13-1-1919 68. Also, additional Ramsbottom info of possible value might be obtained via GwynnWilliams@compuserve.com I'm confident that all Ramsbottom's must be related due to the uncommonness of the surname. It would appear that Co. Laois would be key to your research. I hope that my information proves to be of some assistance to you. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and yours. Mike Whelan 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.