This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: calisesi1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.missouri.counties.stlouis/10083.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Madehlinne: You made a comment about finding it interesting that the informer for Mary T. Silverwood's death cert. didn't know her father's name, but knew he was from Dublin. Irish immigrant's tended to be fierce about which part of Ireland they came from due to all the political and religious fighting. We tend to lump all Irish together, but they truely distinquish themselves as if they were two separate countries. My Irish ancestors were the same way..some were from Northern Ireland and some from The Free Irish Republic. And as a descendant, I could tell you which part of Ireland my great great grandfather came from, but I had to do research to find out what his first name was....family always referred to as gread grandfather Kelly. Hope this helps clarify a little.. Christine Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.