Hi Barbara. I'm a little late with this, so you may already have found, or been given (off-List) this information, but just in case, are you familiar with Griffith's Valuation of Ireland? If not, I'll enclose the two websites that I use. There's a John Doran in the townland of Tomona, parish of Templeshanbo, and also an entry in the same townland for a Patrick SCALLAN. I only did a cursory look, so there could be other matches, or the two families could have lived in adjoining townlands, but at least it may be a start for you. Off the top of my head, I think Richard Griffith did Co. Wexford in the early 1850s, which would fit the timeframe for your people. I can't find Cara's source for the marriage of John Doran and Mary Scallen, but knowing the wonderful help that Cara gives, I would bet they're yours. Only the spelling of Scallan is different, which appears to be the only spelling of the surname I can find in Griffith's. The two websites I use are: http://www.failteromhat.com/griffiths.php and http://www.askaboutireland.ie/griffith-valuation/ this will show you the original pages and also maps. If you have trouble accessing these sites, let me know. Terry Bora ----- Original Message ----- From: "Beckstrom, Barbara A" <babeckstrom@westshore.edu> To: <wexford@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2010 12:31 PM Subject: [WEXFORD] DORAN > Hello, > > I'm new to the list. I've just found my great grandfather James Doran's > obituary that states he was born in County Wexford. James was born around > 1852 to John DORAN and Mary Scullen. > > I know they were Catholic and James came to the U.S. in 1875. > > Thanks for any help. > > Barb > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version: 8.5.437 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2820 - Release Date: 04/19/10 06:31:00