A correction/addition to my previous message. I now see that 'Clogher' is indeed the name of a townland in the Parish of Ballybay. It is in the Barony of Cremorne and the Poor Law Union of Castleblayney. Clogher townland is rather small, consisting of 286 acres, 1 rood and 6 perches. It won't show up on any map of Ireland except an Ordnance Survey map, but it is probably very near the town of Castleblayney. Patricia ----- Original Message ----- From: <GLS1943@aol.com> To: <IRL-MONAGHAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2000 8:42 PM Subject: [MONAGHAN] Alexander McCoy I have an Alexander McCoy in Monaghan. He was the father of Robert McCoy who was born in County Monaghan. Alexander married Mary Oliver. Robert was born in 1833. Alexander was a banker. Robert became a school teacher. He was headmaster of a school in Australia. I believe the family were Presbyterian. I received the following information from a look-up in Griffith's Valuation: Index to Griffith's Valuation of Ireland, 1848-1864 Mc Coy, Alexander County : Monaghan Parish : Ballybay Location : Clogher Contd That's the only information I have been able to gather. I haven't a clue as to what the Griffith's Valuation entry means, nor any idea with how to use this info to gain more. I haven't any idea at all as to how to proceed with trying to find this family. Is there anyone who can offer ideas...leads...or suggestions? Heaven knows, I would be extremely grateful. Georgia Whitson Philadelphia, PA USA ==== IRL-MONAGHAN Mailing List ==== The preferred method of responding to messages sent to the mailing list is to send your answer or response back to the mailing list. The obvious benefit of responding back thru the list is that someone else may be looking for the same information and just hasn't asked the question yet. © MM