Dear Janet: I will first mention that I have written to the Roscommon Hertiage Society for the birth, marriage or death of my gggrandmother, Mary Nolan, and they had no records. This is what I have: Probably born between 1815-30 Married Michael Costello of Cloontowart Townland, Lisacull-Loughglynn Parish in Roscommon..Abt.1847 He was born 18MAR1818 s/o Peter Costello and Catherine Gorman. Children of Micheal & Mary Nolan Costello, all born in Ireland, from Family Bible & US Census: Peter Costello b. 29JUL1848 Thomas Costello b. 28JUN1850 Bridget Costello b. 1855 Michael Costello b. Sept1859 Mary Costello b. 6JAN1861 Catherine Costello b. 29SEPT1864 So....I guess what I am asking...if there were any Mary Nolan's born in the timeframe of 1815-30 in Roscommon or Mayo/Sligo area. If there is a Mary Nolan married to a Michael Costello in the time frame around 1847. And if the above children's births are listed ANYWHERE. The family immigrated in the 1860s to Rhode Island. Mary Nolan Costello is listed on the family tombstone as having died in 1865....but there is no record of her death...perhaps she died at sea or in Ireland and her husband just had her name put on the stone. Thank you very much!! denise _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail