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.tyr.general/7401.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You should try and find a copy of his marriage record which may name his parents. In the 1870 census, he and his wife, Winifred, also born in Ireland, are living in Ward 3, New Orleans, along with children - Rebecca, Mary, Winifred, Isabela, Irene. Marriage must have taken place around 1857. In the birth records index at Ancestry.com, Winifred's maiden name is given as Roper. 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.