This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YWC.2ACI/5429.1 Message Board Post: Jack, Unless you were trying to find someone in a big city like Dublin you would not need, there won't be, an address as you may be thinking of it (street name house number etc) The post office will know everyone in that area and deliver your letter to the appropriate place. In your case, just address the letter to "the Reynolds family, the townland, the parish, County Leitrim Ireland" When sending mail to a town (Mohill, Drumkeerin etc) you wouldn't need to include the parish. I have never had the need to try sending a letter to unfamiliar folks but I have heard from others that it is rare to get a reply.Everyone speculates about the reason for this; some think that it might be some sort of scam or someone who wants to claim the family farm; others believe that the Irish have not been as tuned-in to the idea of making these connections and find us to be a little obsessed. (When I ask one of my Uncles about our ancestors he refers to it as my "persecuting" him.) Nonetheless, it is worth the try. If you have the chance to visit, dropping in is also acceptable. Good luck.