Hello List, As I live in Australia, I am considering getting a search done by Tipperary Family History Centre and have a few questions before I do. If someone could help, I would be most grateful. http://www.tfhr.org/ Is this the best way to research Catholic ancestors in Tipperary and are they a reliable organisation? How long do searches usually take? I am not sure which type of Search to commission (primary or secondary) if I go ahead. I am hoping to find a definite birthdate for my great grandmother Anne Bridget BRYAN and if she had any siblings. The death date of Patrick BRYAN would be a bonus. Mary & her daughter Anne both died in Queensland, Australia. I have the following details: Anne's mother and father: Mary NAIL and Patrick BRYAN Mary NAILs parents: William NAIL and Bridget DUNNE Anne's birthplace: Killenaule, Tipperary, Ireland Approx birthdate: 1857 (possibly April) Religion: Roman Catholic Mary NAILs birthplace: Listed on DC as "Kilmain, Tipperary, Ireland" (I realise this is debatable!) Occupation of Patrick BRYAN: Labourer Occupation of William NAIL: Farmer Emigration of Mary NAIL/BRYAN: c1883 Emigration of Anne BRYAN: c1863 or c1873 Oral history has it that Anne emigrated in 1873, at age 16, from Ireland to Rockhampton, Queensland with a family of KELLYs. Apparently there is some doubt that it may have been 1863, which, if correct could influence the correct birthdate. Any advice much appreciated, Estelle _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/