I am new to this newsgroup, and wonder if anyone can assist with information on my Kirwan ancestors please. My Kirwans are children of James Kirwan (Kirwin) and Catherine Mary Mortimer The children we know of are: 1. Catherine Kirwan b 1831 Rosecrea, Tipp, IRL Catherine came to Australia in 1854 After the death of Kate's father, she and her mother went to live with an aunt [un married sister to Mary Mortimer] who was housekeeper at the Castle of Garran. 2. Edward Kirwin b 1830 Rosecrea, Tipp, IRL Edward served in Crimean war, came to Aus in 1860, then to NZ in 1864 3. Michael Kirwin b around 1830 Rosecrea, Tipp, IRL Michael went to USA. Arrived in USA before 1850. Probably fought in Civil War on Union side. Marrried Jane Dolan Lived in Cleveland, Ohio then Nashville, Tennessee. Four children survived to adulthood. Geoff Hughes in wet and blowy Sydney. -- Hughes Family Sydney Australia