This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AlanCole64 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.arm.general/4780.3.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Ruddock is a fairly common name in Armagh (commoner than Cole). Ruddocks & Coles lived nearby in various townlands & must have been acquainted. The following websites will yield a lot of data; IFHS Co. Armagh (pay) EMERALD ANCESTORS Co. Armagh (pay) Familysearch.org (The above 3 give birth, marriage, death, census & Griffiths data) Connors Genealogy Co. Armagh - Tithe applotments for Kilmore & other areas of C0. Armagh IGP-Web Co Armagh Armagh Baptisms Ask about Ireland free detailed Griffith data with maps The 1901 & 1911 censuses at the National archived. The western side of Co. Down which borders on the eastern side of Armagh around Newry is also worth a look. All the places of interest are quite close together - only a few miles. In the early to mid 1850's most people lived as smallholders on subdivided townlands which are nothing more than larger farm areas. I think one should look at the general area & not be blinded by townland names. Many families were split up between neighbouring towlands because of land pressure. After the potato famines, things changed drastically & most were forced to leave the land. Many emigrated all over the world. USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia & New Zealand were popular destinations. Aided passages helped a lot. That lot should keep you busy for many moons! Alan 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.