I HAVe been following the recent messages. I HAVe not seen what looks like a connection to my MORRISsey clan, especially not anyone who went to AUStralia that I KNOw of. Here is my line from TIPperary: Patrick Morrissey b. c1780 Caher, Tipperaryd. unknown married c1814 in Tipperary to Margaret Unknown b. c 1785 d. unknown Children: Mary Ann b. c1815 Married to John Doheny (1) and Joseph Doyle (2) Daniel b. c1816 Married to Margaret Hynes Honorah (Nora) b. 1818 Married to Thomas Doheny (My great great grandparents) Migrated to Pennsylvania in 1840, moved to MN in 1852. Anne Bridget b. c1820 Married to William Moloughney Margaret b. c1822 Unmarried?? Note that I have info on desecndants to present day who live in Mayfield, Tipp. Bill