This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: susan_e_marshall Surnames: Toorish Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.tyr.general/7474/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I've found an old letter from WW1 in a second hand book, and I was interested in finding out about the family. The letter is written to Mrs John Toorish, Strabane. I'm pretty sure the surname is Toorish, but the last three letters are definitely 'ish', and it is from her 'loving little son' Michael, who was a bank clerk before the war. In the letter he mentions Pat (who is married), who he has asked to write, so possibly Pat is a brother. Possibly as the letter is addressed only to his mother, and there is no mention in it of his father, that John Toorish is deceased. The letter is dated 6th April 1918, and is sent from 15th Reserve battalion, Bramshill, Hants. I have looked online to try and find out about the family, but haven't turned up anything conclusive. Help would be most appreciated! 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.