First off - If you are on multiple lists, I apologize for the 1 to N e-mails you may get from me. Please don't let this affect your decision to help me. Knowing how to reach the masses easily and quickly is a hidden BRASSIL secret. (( I also had to resend since i needed to join the lists first - sorry to kerry,cork,limerick & offaly lists)) ***** Why am I contacting you? ***** I have been tracing my own family tree but have encountered over 16 unconnected lines of BRASSIL BRASSILL BRAZILL (an alternate spelling by the English in Griffiths of my Brassil's of Tarmons Hill and Ballylongford, Co. Kerry) with over 2000 names across more than 5 countries and they are in my dB all ready (and more to follow). Many reach back into the 1800's Mine goes back to c. 1750 I have actually helped other families connect some lost lines and hope to one day publish a BRASSIL - History of & Genealogy book. If you have any of the above surnames in your family trees, please contact me. I would love to trade information. I have not only collected current names as well as ancestors but the general history tidbits and root/source of the name. thanks Bart NYC