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/8706.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Need more information re: your ancestors in Ireland, county Mayo specific. It appears you have English data which is really no help for Ireland with the exception it kinda makes a weak timeline. If your ancestors left Ireland pre 1864, your only places to search are sacramental records, Griffith Valuation, Tithe Applotments. For these to be of use, you need to know where in Mayo they had their oigins. Pre 1864 research is very difficult no matter what data you might have but yours is quite limited. Westport sacramental records for Catholic would be (if they exist) at St. Mary's Westport. Westport Heritage at the Quay has the same records for that area for fee. You can contact them on line. GOOGLE I don't have the exact address. They have a form and will make you aware of the cost. There is a website called Deese Genes which has personal records which might have some MORAN listing. There is another site which is similar but will have to check that website & get back to you. 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.