This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: llanigan7349 Surnames: COLLINS, MCCONNELL Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7859/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Woohoo! I finally found some information on my most elusive third great grandparents - I finally found their names! They were Bernard Collins and Ellen McConnell. According to "Bishop Loughlin's Dispensations - Diocese of Brooklyn 1859-1866, Volume 1," Bridget Regan married Edward Collins November 2 1864 at St. Mary Star of the Sea, 467 Court Street, Brookyn 11201, Edward, of County Mayo, was the "son of Bernard (Collins) and Ellen McConnell" per this same source. As far as I can figure, Edward was born c1832 (he wasn't sure, according to his Civil War pension file). I do know he had at least one sister, Catherine, who married Bernard Devoy in Tompkins County, NY in 1855. They wound up living in Wisconsin (my, these Collins' moved around a bit!) Now....can anyone help me with any information concerning Bernard and Ellen McConnell Collins? I would be so grateful for any help you may be able to give me! Thank you in advance! 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.