RIORDAN; LIM,IRL; 1850 Hi, I am searching for information on the Riordan family who lived in Bruree, County Limerick from around 1856 - 1900. James RIORDAN (listed as Reardon on IGI) married Mary LYNCH in 1856 in the Parish of Rockhill-Bruree. James we do not think came from Bruree originally. Mary Lynch we think did come from this town or nearby. James and Mary had eight children, all of whom were baptised in the Parish of Rockhill-Bruree: William 1858 David 1859 Mary 1861 Johanna 1863 James 1865 Patrick 1867 Ellen 1869 Margaret 1870 All children (except Mary at present) have come to Queensland, Australia. Also raised in this family was Bridget c1862, her parents were listed as John Riordan & Mary (nee Ryan). She also came to Australia. I don't know yet why she was raised by James and Mary but suspect something may have happened to one or both or her parents. I also suspect that John and James were brothers. John may have been called John Patrick or Patrick John. Bridget was born in Limerick, Co. Limerick and I feel that she / her parents may be a connection to finding another generation of Riordan's. If you feel you may have a connection to this family or would like further details then please contact me directly. Many thanks, Lisa. "Lisa K" <linkz@bigpond.com>