This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: shanew147 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/8499.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richards birth is probably a bit too early for most of the parish records so could be difficult to find anything earlier for him. Do you know what denomination your Bradshaw family were ? There's a possible listing of Richard on Griffith's Valuation. He is shown leasing, or renting, a house and garden in the townland of Lecarrow, in the civil parish of Kilkeever, which is not far from Westport. see : http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/index.xml?action=doNameSearch&Submit.x=40&Submit.y=13&familyname=bradshaw&firstname=&baronyname=&countyname=MAYO&unionname=&parishname= The record is dated 1855, so could fit with the timeline for Patrick's birth.. What was Richard's occupation ? Shane 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.