Hi all, Thanks, Al, for the Flax growers list of Martins. I have Martins in Carrickmacross, Magheross, Farney. They were farmers, but I don't know what kind. The only one listed in Farney is a Thomas, but I don't go back that far so I don't know if he is my line. I do know that Martin is a VERY common name in Ireland, like Smith and Jones. My Grandfather Patrick was from Mullaghboy, Carrickmacross, son of Peter and Anne (Flanagan) Martin, son of Michael and Bridget (Keenan) Martin. Perhaps Michael's father or grandfather was Thomas. Does the Flax growers list list anything else besides their name? Thanks. Anita Roberts Brush Prairie, WA