This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EileenWilson001 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.arm.general/9993.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: What you're looking for doesn't really exist, as civil registration did not begin in Ireland until 1864. Prior to that date, you would need to be looking for a baptismal record, but would need to know where they lived. 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.