This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lamanai Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blessington/27.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't know if this helps, but my Blessington connection, Catherine Blessington abt. 1820 married Barney Dolan. They emigrated to Lawrence/Haverhill Mass. around 1846. In the years following, they seemed to be close with a Welch family. Barny used the Welch's as contact info on more than one occasion. Also, I believe one of the Dolan daughters married a Welch around 1870, perhaps in Lowell? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.