Nicholas came to US in 1851 from County Kilkenny, Ireland married Margaret Welsh ( also from County Kilkenny) in Ulster Co, NY in 1853. They had a son, William H. born in Wilbur, Ulster County in 1856. I'm looking for places that Nicholas and Margaret lived in County Kilkenny. Also any info about Patrick Phalen, Nicholas' brother who arrived on same ship as Nicholas: Sophia on 15 July 1851. Nicholas was 23 years old and Patrick was 22. Nicholas, Margaret and William moved to Mendota, IL where decendants still live today. Thanks so much.