This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AnnetteCode Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.lex.general/2803.2.1.2.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Jim, just going through the email's that have accumulated while I was away. I think probably Ballymacken was a townland the smallest division of land there is. Often a small village or town would be named as time went on but I can check into that for you. Annette 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.