Hi Pam These were the only two listed in the Index to Griffith's Valuation of Ireland, 1850-52 as living in Co. Laois and owning property at this time. Gardiner, Joseph County : Laois/Leix/Queens Parish : Rathsaran Location : Kyleamullaun Gardiner, Thomas County : Laois/Leix/Queens Parish : Aghaboe Location : Derrin In PIGOT & CO.'S Directory of 1824 under MARYBOROUGH the GOAL is described as an ancient building in which much attention is paid to cleanliness, and the prisoners are instructed in reading and writing at the expense of the county. Good Luck from Michael I am also researching the following members of my family: All descendants of William Brennan (1840's) of Ballickmoyler or Arless, Co. Laois. IRL Moran & Lalor/Lawler/Lawlor in Arless Co. Laois. IRL Kelly/Carter from Ardateggle, Co. Laois. IRL Bulger/Bolger/Brennan from Dublin City. IRL Boran, Wall & Ryan from Arless, Co. Laois. IRL Brennan from Co. Meath, Ireland Alstead and Stanley from Yorkshire, England. Michael Brennan Kent England Home: michael@janbren.freeserve.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: "PAMELA BELL" <bobpam@bigpond.com> To: <IRL-LAOIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2000 12:39 PM Subject: James Gardiner > I would really appreciate any help I can get about my gggrandfather James Gardiner who was transported to Tasmania on the "Egyptian (2),arriving 12/12/1840. He was tried at Queen's County (now County Laois) on 20/7/1840, aged 23 years. > > I am trying to find his place of birth and note that he was held in the goal called Mary?bore while awaiting transportation. The writing is very difficult to read and I wonder if someone could please confirm the goal and if James Gardiner would have come from these surroundings. This information is taken from the NATIONAL ARCHIVES IRELAND, from a submission to His Excellency, Lord Elrington?, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. > > Hoping for information and linking up with fellow descendants of this family. James also was tried with his brother Thomas. > > Always hopeful > > Pam Bell, Melbourne, Australia. > > > ==== IRL-LAOIS Mailing List ==== > > >