This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MargaretKristich Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7993.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Since you didn't mention the location in County Mayo I am assuming it is unknown. Even though your immediate family left Ireland between 1841-1851 , usually several family members remained in Ireland. The Griffith's Valuation is helpful in locating other family members and also the 1901 Census is very helpful. When I read the spelling of your name I immediately thought of the County Mayo name of Rochford. Checking the 1901 Census all the Rochfords are listed as such but there are three that have a variation of the name Rotchford which would be your variation with a slight change. All Rotchfords were located in the Parish of Ballynahaglish, Baron of Tirawley. John Rochford/Rotchford, 34 - Townland of Corraveggan West Jane Rochford/Rotchford, 80 - Townland of Corraveggan West John Rochford/Rotchford, 63- Townland of Knockmore http://www.leitrim-roscommon.com/1901census/ 1901 Census - a fantastic and very helpful site created by Roger McDonnell Ratchford is the County Wexford version of Rochford. If you do not know the location of your family I would start with the townlands where the three Rochford/Rotchfords are found in the 1901 Census. Beannachtai, Margaret (Máiread) 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.