This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: genterb Surnames: Blessington, Ruddy, Reilley Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blessington/23.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Catherine Blessington of my family was possibly born about 1835 in Ireland and may have died in Early, Sac. Co., Iowa. She was the daughter of John and Margaret (Reilley (spelling?)) Blessington who arrived in the port of New York on 3 June, 1839, on the ship Europe originating from Great Britain (Microfilm M 237, roll no. R 38, Passenger Lists (NNCC), National Archives (GSA), Washington DC 20408). She married Thomas Ruddy, and they had about 9 children. Robert B. Genter, Jericho, Vermont. 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.