MALEA, Mary; IRL>USA; C. 1845 Seeking information on the MALEA (MALEY, MALIA, MALLEY, etc.) Family. My great grandmother Mary MALEA was born about 1825 in either County Mayo or County Sligo to John and Bridget MALEA. Mary married Edward DURKIN (DURKAN, DURKEN, DIRKEN) in Lowell,, Massachusetts on 15 Sept 1847. Edward's parents were John and Sarah DURKIN. Edward was born about 1816 in either Mayo or Sligo. Edward and Mary moved to Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania in the early 1850's. My grandfather Martin C. DURKIN was born there on 6 Dec 1853. I know of one other child Sarah DURKIN KANE - there were probably others. My grandfather Martin married Catherine DRUMHEISER in Shamokin on 23 June 1880. They had 12 children, all born in Shamokin. I'm trying to locate any information that might lead me to the town or parish in Ireland where my great grandparents came from. Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANKS in advance. Jim Durkin Baltimore, Maryland, USA jrdurkin@concentric.net