Hello Kay-What a lovely tribute! This is the earliest baptism record for a Mary Oates, but remember, these records are not complete, and the other counties do not seem to go back that far--Janet OATS, Mariam Christening Gender: Female Christening Date: 16 Dec 1797 Recorded in: Athlone and Drum, Roscommon, Ireland Collection: Roman Catholic Father: Patricij OATS Mother: Cathernae MCGURRIN Source: FHL Film 989750 Dates: 1789 - 1807 _________________________________________________________________ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail