This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Salotim Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.tyr.general/6517.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found most of the information I have on Alexander and Christopher from the shipping records at the NSW Archives I cant remember where I found the first child it may have been on his fathers or mothers death Cettificate.The Emerald Ancestors is a good place to look as it has some records for NOrthern IReland,that is where I found the 2nd Marriage of William Gardiner to Margaret Yound in 1856 that was 2 years before my GGrandfather came out.It is very hard to find out much from Ireland because of burnt records. You could try PRONI @dcalni.gov.uk.I havent had much sucess with records but I keep looking. Keep in touch,If I find anything I will let you know. Joan 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.