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/1680.91.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I can't find Balltown on any list of Mayo parishes or townlands. Are you sure about the place? The Irish Family History Foundation Web site shows many Kearns births in Mayo for that time period, but only after 1835 for those with a father named James. However, the Web site list is not complete and a parish would allow you to search church records. 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.