Hi Sarah,

Yes it looks like we would be something like 2nd cousins once removed. John Lawrence's (Laurence?) brother, Eugene A. Costello was my grandfather. James P. Snr, married to Mary Ellen Corrigan was my great-grandfather. He must have had a "presence" so to speak, because he seems to be the one so many have heard about. I have a Corrigan family history that I am happy to share. The only thing right now is that I am very short on time, due to work, etc. Please feel free to email me privately, though, and we can share more.

Thanks for getting in touch. Sharon