Hello All, Are there anyone searching for these names? John Rice married Jean Otterson, John was a Professor of Mathematics at Bainbridge County Down Ireland. Unfortuently I have no dates. They had one son David Rice. He married Miss Surley. No dates. They had one son Thomas Rice. He married Catherine Anne O'Hare in 814. (I am searching for birth and death dates and where they all came from.) Thomas and Catherine had a daughter Elizabeth Rice born 1832,died 1914.... married William Shirley Purcell in 1854, born 1854 and died in 1905, William is my GGgrandfather. The next name I have been searching for more information on is Nicolas Purcell, born at Castle Comer County Kilkenny Ireland. No further information. Needing birth and death date and wife's name and same information on her. Nicolas and (unknown wife) had a son Tobias Purcell born 1795 in Castle Comer County Kilkenny Ireland died 1869 in Atchison County Kansas. Married Margaret Kavanaugh in 1821 in County Wexford Ireland. Supposedly Nicolas is decended from Lord Hugh Purcell of Waterford County Ireland. (would like confirmation on this, have been unable to locate any). Thomas and Margaret are William Shirley Purcell's parents. Arthur Leacy born March 22 1850 in County Wicklow Ireland died 1916 (I think in Atchison County Kansas) have been unable to locate his parents and if he had any other siblings. John Fargus no dates of birth or death but supposedly born in Murisk County Mayo Ireland. Wifes name and particulars are unkown, have been searching for that information. John and unknown wife had 5 children. Supposedly John Fargus owned the Barony of Murisk, Ireland (haven't been able to confirm this) the property was confiscated by the British because he and his four sons took part in the Irish Rebellion?? Unable to confirm this also. I am not asking anyone to do my search, but if suggestion would come in as to how I could jump start my stalled searches, I would be greatly appreciative. Thank you for your patience in my long letter Barbara Barbara Olden Young --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/