My Laois ancestor was Thomas DELANEY from Queens County. He emigrated to MD in the early 1700's. He was related to Dr. Patrick Delany who was a fellow of Trinity College, Dublin. Chancellor of Christ Church etc. Patrick was a friend and biographer of Jonathan Swift. Seems like more might be know of Patrick and thereby the ancestors of Thomas. Patrick's wife was Mary Granville (1700-1788) - niece of the first Lord Landsdowne. Any info on this ancient family would be most welcome. Thanks, Christina Christina's World http://home.carolina.rr.com/ninah/