This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JoO45 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.tyr.general/101.1255.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Kevin, I do not know much more than what I stated. There was an earlier wife to Charles, so there may be descendants to older children if there were any. This Charles's (b. abt.1810) father was also Charles according to my father and he was born abt. 1785. Dad said they lived in Fintona. I found the elderly Charles in the Griffiths see below. (b. abt. 1810) I visited Fintona with my father when he was in his late 80's. It was a very emotional trip for him. I have found these records. Whether they lived around Fintona and the name changed or they lived in another townland this is what I have found: 1827 Found a Charles in the Tithe Applotments in Tyrone, Clonoe Ballybeg Griffiths Valuation of Tenements c. 1850's There were 8 households listed on page 214-- Tonneg Beg, (civil) parish of Donacavey, Barony of Clogher and Omagh Union. The religious diocese is Clogher. Charles reneted a house,, offices and land. Offices are outbuildings such as barns or small buildings for animals. His tax was 5 pounds 15 on 10 acres plus 2 and 10 shillings on the buildings. His landlord was Charles Eccles, who seemed to own most of the property in all the surrounding area. I did find birth records at our local Morman Family Search and the children were all born in Fintona. I think that's all I know but will send more if I recall anything. Oh another thing. When Dad and I were there we went to the local library and the librarian told us there were local Corrigans still in the area. We went out to their farm outside town. They were gracious but not really interested in connecting--likely did not know anything as it was the wife and daughter not the Corrigan man. Dad was overjoyed though and convinced it was his cousin's farm. We also found Corrigans in the old Donacavey graveyard outside of town. It's in a very remote area. I'll sent the exact directions if you are interested. We were looking for Thomas who died in Ireland--at the hands of the British (1880ish) but did not find him. We did find a James who died in the early 1700's! James Corigan Well I hope that helps you in some way on your search. Mary Jo 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.