I checked my copy of the "Spinning Wheel List of 1796" for Currin Parish and see the following listing: Gorman, John - 1 spinning wheel Since his is the only entry with that surname, the chances are reasonable good that he was the father of your James Gorman. You didn't mention a placename [townland or parish] nor did you mention a religion. If you know either of these, I might be able to advise you further. By the way, the mention of "1 spinning wheel" means that John Gorman devoted one rood of good quality farm land to the growing of flax and the spinning wheel was awarded to him "To encourage the growth of Flax throughout the Kingdom." Patricia ----- Original Message ----- From: Gary McMahon <Anaconda2@prodigy.net> To: <IRL-MONAGHAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 17, 2000 10:32 AM Subject: [MONAGHAN] Gorman/McMahon I am seeking any information of my Great-Grandparents and their close relations in the County Monaghan Area in Particular the Parish of Currin. They are as follows; James Gorman, Born 1804, County Monaghan, Cattle Buyer, Immigrated 1865 Patrick Henry Gorman, August 15, 1846, Parish of Currin, County Monaghan, Laborer, Immigrated 1865 Margaret Gorman, Born 1838, Immigrated, 1865, Married John McMahon Born 1831 in the Parish of Currin, County Monaghan, Anna Gorman, Born 1844, County Monaghan, Parish of Currin. Immigrated 1865 Any help would be appreciated. Thank You, Gary L. McMahon 7310 Forbes Drive Lincoln, Nebraska 68516 ==== IRL-MONAGHAN Mailing List ==== ©