Jack, both names register a bell as there is a Kenny in our family line, although distant Have a family diary with the name Jim, Kathleen, and MickKenny living in Edgeworthstown, County Longford, Ireland in Sept 1990. Jim Kenny's mother was Margaret Keenan who had a sister Mary Ann Keenan. Other ironic twist is your last name - my aunt Bernadette Steffensen was born Bernadette McLaughlin, daughter of Mary Ellen Trimble McLaughlin. Any connection? Bernadette is currently researching family history as well and is living in Virginia. Please let me know if you know of any connect. Stephanie Mello mellos2@compuserve.com