This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mmc08 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7642.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There are lots of Thorntons living around foxford which is the nearest town to lough conn.The local church is Knockmore or births might be registered in foxford itself which is a different parish.I recommend www.leitrim-roscommon.com which has the relevant Mayo records from the 1901 census :The parish for the old records is 'Ballynahaglish' and the barony is ' "Tirawley'My own family is from Clossaghroe and Bellass ( both on the outskirts of Foxford 5 mins walk).There are also thorntons on the east side of foxford in Cuillonaghton , Kilasser hope this helps 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.