For detailed info on the Civil Registration system in Ireland and how to research records after 1864 and before 1864, see that section on my Helpful Hints page, url below. That page was started with the information that was most often asked on mailing lists, so if you have not checked it out you may want to do so. There are some things that pertain just to Ireland, but other topics that are more general. Maura <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Maura Petzolt mpetzolt2@webtv.net <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> SHAMROCK ROOTS homepage http://community.webtv.net/shamrockroots/SHAMROCKROOTS Helpful Hints for Successful Searching http://community.webtv.net/mpetzolt2/helpfulhints