Hi! I am looking for help in sorting out my husband's Hayden family, which appears to trace back to Nenagh, Tipperary in the 1860s. Here is what I have pieced together thus far: Dermot Joseph (or Joseph Dermot) Hayden was born 30 April 1911 (or 1912) at Ballinasloe, County Galway. He had at least two siblings: Margaret Mary Pauline and Martin Cecil Arthur. Their parents were Michael A. Hayden, who, according to the 1911 census, was born at Nenagh around 1866, and Margaret Mary, born in County Galway about 1874. (Her maiden name would have been Fahy). Also on the 1911 census for Ballinasloe, was a Josephine Mary Hayden, single, also born about 1866 at Nenagh. She was a hotel proprietess on Dunlo Street in Ballinasloe. This would most likely have been Haydens Hotel there, as my mother-in-law stated that her father was somehow related to the Haydens who ran that establishment. On an abstract of the 1901 census, I found Josephine and Michael together on Dunlo Street, again she is running a hotel. This leads me to think they are siblings. In 1894, there was a Margaret Hayden running a hotel on Dunlo Street, I believe she may have been their mother. Working back to Tipperary, I see several Hayden families, all with similar names. I believe Michael A. and Josephine Mary may be the children of Martin Hayden and Margaret Turner. They probably sould have had additional siblings, in particular a sister who married a Turner and had at least two sons; Paddy and Stanley. Any help in establishing (or picking apart!) relationships, additional details, or even where to search for further information, particularly good webvsites with information for Nenagh and Tipperary in general, would be deeply appreciated. Thanks in advance for any and all help. Every little bit helps! Joni Vella Cudahy, Wisconsin _________________________________________________________________ Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that’s right for you. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290