Hi Jean, I wish I knew the answer to your question about the Protestants deserting Clones. All I know is that it was written into the Catholic Church records. I have no other information on it. Maybe someone else can help? Sue Marcus In a message dated 7/1/00 4:42:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 74743.114@compuserve.com writes: << Would you please explain what you mean by the last of the Prot. inhabitants deserted Clones on whatever that specific date was? Why? What happened? Were they driven out? >>