This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PatWicklow Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7876.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Clare, Some more information from his records in England would help: Date of birth Patents names Birthplace in Mayo, see the Sean Ruad database http://www.seanruad.com and pick Mayo to search for the town and townland names. If born before civil registration of births started in 1864 religious denomination? Pat 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.