This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maryellenchambers Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8734.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Murph~ www.igp-web.com Click on the county you have an interest. All the data has been shared by people from their personal research. Again, not sure what data you are seeking for MURPHY, O'HARA, etc. As Diane has suggested, Tithe Applotments, Griffith's Valuation, 1901 & 1911 census. Ancestry for fee, and Family Search (free) have records. Term Irish American is USA not in Ireland. If you think there may be descendants of your ancestors still residing there, check out the Irish Phone Book which is on line. Google it for the website. Write letters to people you think might have a connection. May luck out and get responses. Since you list only surnames, no timelines and the year 1888 (there will be a civil record of that birth), very little to assist you . What is the "anything" anyone know mean? You need to tell exactly where you have searched, who and a timeline. You may have to spend some money to get civil records but they are there. Wish I could help, but just too little info to enable me or others to do this. Mary Ellen 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.