This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Edlogan74 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7897.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Chelle: Using the IFHF Data base that does not include Donegal, There were 100 Gillespie's (w/variants) born in Ireland between 1796 & 1812, primarily from the North side of Ireland. Sligo 35, Antrim 23, Down 18 & Armagh 8, plus others. Ed (Pat) Logan of Philly 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.