This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: nes565 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.schuylkill/5192.4.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Karen, Sorry I missed your message ...But Yes Both my Quinn and Cassidy's came from Co. Mayo Ireland, about, the mid 1850's to the New phila.area /Pottsville Pa. I agree with you about the record keeping ..I was told by a cousin of mine who works for the state college up there that before 1973 it was not law to keep records such as Birth death marriage,divorce.etc. the only ones who had anything would be churches and then it was just for their own use. and of course I ran into Priest/Monsignor's who didn't believe in Geneology...yeaaaaa!...lol Anyway...I would love to see if we are looking for the same family?...My e-mail is [email protected] Best Regards,Deb 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.