I recently found that my GGG Grandfather, Edward Murphy, was from Donaghmore Parish, County Tyrone. His wife Ann Loughran was from Killeeshil Parish, County Tyrone. They married in Killeeshil Parish 20 Jan 1818. I found a Tithe Applotment surname index for 1826-1828 on the Killeeshil & Clonaneese Historical Society web site (have to be a member to view). I found only one Edwd Murphy in the townland of Killylevin, in Donaghmore Parish, for survey year 1826. When I search the Tithe Applotment books for later years I don't find an Edward/Edwd Murphy (which would make sense since they left Ireland in 1848). I also searched Griffith's Valuation and don't find an Edward Murphy in Donaghmore. I did find a James Murphy in Killylevin, Donaghmore. I know Edward and Ann had a son named James (and 7 other children). I have found 6 of the 8 children in the New York Emigrant Savings Bank records, and I know they emigrated in 1848. I have not found anything to show that James ever left Ireland so it is possible that this could be Edward's son. My questions: 1. I know they left Ireland in 1848, so I'm wondering if any survey's were done for County Tyrone between 1828 and 1848? 2. Is there a Griffith's Valuation for earlier years for County Tyrone? I have only seen records for 1860. If anyone has any suggestions that might help me find this family or where they lived I'd be soooooo happy!!! I will be in Ireland in two weeks and would love to visit the homeland of my Murphy ancestors. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your help, Allison