In a message dated 7/3/2008 6:13:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Westmilli@aol.com writes: Bridget Duffy left Ireland with her daughter, Catherine, my ggrandmother,age 4 or thereabouts, soon after her husband Owen died. Catherine was born in 1839, Milli: Welcome to the group ! I am one of the few members that believe that the IFHF ( _http://ifhf.brsgenealogy.com/_ (http://ifhf.brsgenealogy.com/) ) can help, especially when you know where to look. There are 19,473 Duffy's born in the IFHF Data Base, but only 9 Owens in Mayo, all born after 1856, so no help there. And it appears that Death records were not kept til 1864, long after Owen died. There are 8 Catherine born in Mayo between 1835-1843, 2 in 1839, but here's all 8: 1835 Aghogower, 1836 Bekan, 1839 Bekan & Annagh, 1840 Aglish, 1941 Crossmolina, and in 1843 Islandeady & Aglish. There is an Owen Duffy that married in 1831 in Kilconduffy/Swineford. Could be ! All of these records were found in RC Parishes. (Ex: Bekan RC Parish) I didn't look for Thomas & Anne Duffy, whom I believe you were saying, were Bro / Sis / distant relatives. Since Catherine & Bridget left Ireland before Griffiths, & Owen was deceased, I suggest you try to find Tom & Anne, to see if there is a connection by location. The Passenger lists for Mother & Child might provide additional information. Good Luck on your search. Hope this is helpful. Ed (Pat) Logan of Philly PS: The IFHF is reportedly full of Transcription errors, that could very well be true. **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)