For those trying to trace their ancestors back to Northern Ireland and dealing with PRONI (Public Record Office of N. Ireland) this URL will give you some information on the subject. They are still in their old quarters but are soon to move to their new building. As with dealing with any public agency take two asprin before hand, a brandy flask with you and the patience of Job !. http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/1/hi/northernireland/8152832.stm Gordon Crooks