This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DianeCulhane Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7919.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Unfortunately, Loftus and Burke are fairly common Mayo names, so you can't use the Griffith's index to narrow it down to a handful of parishes. However, the Irish Family History Foundation site shows only 1 Catherine Loftus and 1 Michael Burke marrying in Mayo in 1861. For 5 euros you could view one of the records and see if it is for the two of them. Diane 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.