Dear Listers, I stumbled onto this terrific list in January via a site giving the origins of Irish surnames and the IPA site. Since then I've combed through the archive, been in touch with two listers, and much to my and my husband's delight, been able to map out as complete a tree as possible of my late Irish born mother-in-law's Palatine ancestry. And one of the listers turned out to be the husband of a previously unknown to us cousin of my husband. Many thanks to the other listers who have provided us with so much info., amusement and wonder - including the amazing Terry Pyper ( the last we heard from you was from Burgundy - surely you can't have become Beaune idle!); the indefatigable Ken Mc.Donald, Liz Haren and Judy Lyn; our mother-hen Susan Willig; and the spooky tablecloth. Now, does anyone please have any information on this Phillips family? Richard Phillips, son of Richard Phillips, both farmers of Knockhampton, Newport, Tipperary married Catherine Ruttle on Sept. 18th. 1907 at Nantenan Church. I suspect the Phillips family was not of Palatine origin although Catherine, of Ballingrane, Nantenan certainly was - all her ancestors were Palatines. Related to Richard, possibly his brother, was Evan Phillips of Oakhampton who died 14th. Feb. 1935 husband of Amelia, died 4th. Oct. 1925, and father of Richard, died 12th. Feb. 1919 and Jane, died. 14th. Feb. 1902. The Evan Phillips details came from a gravestone in the Newport church-yard ( the church had been demolished) which we visited in 1988. At that stage we knew nothing about my husband's Palatine connection. Unfortunately I came across this list and the IPA too late for us to organize ourselves for going on the IPA trip to the Pfalz later this month. We wish all the participants a happy and informative journey - we'll be following the itinerary in spirit. We may be able to visit Rathkeale in a year or so and we certainly plan to take part in the 2009 festivities. Salutations to all, Liz and John Venn.