This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bridgetjulie Surnames: Belshaw Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.arm.general/10000.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: If you only want to know of others with the surname Belshaw, just click on Google. There are several, though I don't know if any of them are related to you. Since it is an unusual name, though, it's worth a chance if all else fails. Also, there are birth records (or baptismal records) in Ireland before 1864. But if your ancestor was Catholic the civil birth records will not begin until 1864. Good luck 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.