Well the birth cert arrived today for my James Quinn. Feb 12, 1880 parents John Quinn and Catherine Merrin (as I expected) place Bryanstown Clongeen. 1901 census has in Bryanstown John Quinn 50     Kate 40 wife John 18 son Patrick 22 son Kate 9 dtr Michael 13 son Thomas 60 brother Other children James, Thomas, and Mary in US In Griffiths valuation James Merrin Saltmills Tintern John Merrin Glenroe Clongeen Merrin a rare name in Wexford James Quinn Bryanstown Clongeen James Quinn Glenroe Clongeen  So if any Quinns can relate would love to hear from you And does look like a connection to Rose Quinn in the book Restless Spirit. Joan