For Jack and others who might be interested in the Kirwan/Kirwin/Kerwin/etc. coat of arms, point your browser to the following address: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Strawn/kirwanco.htm Also, further information may be found in: AUTHOR Burke, John. TITLE Burke's genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry. I know it's fun to see the coat of arms, but bear in mind that just because 'some' Kirwin was landed gentry, that it may not be your line! (I know it isn't mine!) :-( While I'm here, I might as well ask if there are any Mass. or NH researchers out there? I have a James Joseph Kerwin III(b 08 Oct 1906 - Manchester, Hillsborough Co., NH, baptised 11 Oct 1906, Church of St. Anne, Manchester, NH) son of James Joseph Kerwin Sr., (b 08 Aug 1872, d 03 Feb 1917, Man. NH, Occupation Pharmacist)m. Grace J. Kennedy 1899 in Franklin or Man. NH (Grace b 05 Mar 1879, Franklin, NH). James Joseph Kerwin Sr. was son of James Joseph Kerwin and Catherine Quigley, both born Ireland (probably immigrated to Canada). Grace J. Kennedy was the daughter of Patrick Lucias Kennedy (a Hotel Proprieter in Franklin or Manchester NH) and Nancy Gage Green. Patrick Lucias Kennedy gave his b'day as 17 Mar 1849 (as we know, those who did not know their DOB often chose St. Pat's day for it, so his DOB is of course questionable). Any kindred or fellow researchers out there? Thanks! Brenda