This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: corduff_1 Surnames: Gilbert Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/689.1309.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Edmund Gilbert was a coastguard stationed in North Mayo. He was married to Helena McCarthy. Note that McCarthy is a predominantly Cork surmname and is not often found in Mayo. It was customary for coastguards to be moved from place to place and this might explain the itinery of your ancestor. This may be a co-incidence. I will check my notes and let you know if I come across anything further. I have a general interest in the history of the area and would appreciate any information you may have. My direct email address is corduff@eircom.net. 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.