This came to me because of the name Edgefield. Thought someone might be interested in it. Match: Edgefield AND SC Source: MCCARTY@rootsweb.com From: MMccartysr@aol.com Subject: [MCCARTY] michael mccarty Michael McCarty b 1720 + - Cork Ireland m to Jane came to Edgefield SC. 1740+ - received 200 ac land grant have Children, Dennis, William , James,Edward, Michael Jr. Everyone knows this name person doing research for the McCarty's. Has any one been to Ireland to research this Michael there? I plan a trip to Ireland and to search is it a lost cause? Is there any advise out there?