This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DianeCulhane46 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8730.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you're lucky, you'll find death records for Michael and Julia or (eventually) some siblings that give the parents' names. I determined one of my Irish grgrgrandmothers when I found the Illinois death record of one of her sons, and I found him through the New York death record of one of her grandsons, but it took years and luck. Diane 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.