hey guys- Look at the cool info I found! Only this one Kirwan so far, but promise of more to come. And at least this Kirwan knew how to spell his name properly. This site is computerizing the fabled (at least among genealogical circles) records of the Emigrant Savings Bank, which catered to Irish (and other immigrants?) in NYC. Chris Kirwan NYGenExchange Emigrant Savings Bank Records ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Account Holder: William Kirwan Account Number: 24978 Date Open: 08/06/1860 Born: Not Listed Thurbs Tipperary, Ireland Residence: 24 Barclay Street Manhattan NY Occupation: Coachman Relative: 3 daughters - US Arrival Date: 1850 Ship: 'J. Nesbitt' Notes: Account holder is a widower. http://genexchange.com/ny/index.cfm