Alberto, 1. Yes, I have checked the first two sources which you mentioned. There are 18 McCann families and no way for me to know which (if any) is the correct family. Brian Gibney had apparently died by 1854 (the Griffith year), but there are two Bridget Gibney's listed. One of them is probably Bridget Ledwidge Gibney. 2. No, I have not heard of "Doon." 3. Yes, the National Archives in Dublin does have copies of these records, as does St. Michael's Church. Unfortunately, I am not going to Ireland, nor do I know anyone who is. A professional genealogist would charge me approximately $1200 US, according to one genealogist's estimate. That is something I cannot afford. -- Patrick J. McCann, Jr. Dallas, TX CRESCIT SUB PONDERE VIRTUS