I don't think that William was the son of Samuel - Samuel's will (written within days of his death in December 1799) names a son James (named for brother and father), a son Charles (named for an uncle who died on the trip from Ireland); and a daughter Rachel. Samuel's widow had two additional sons, neither of whom was a William. Samuel's father James Sr did have a son William (i.e. Samuel's brother) who married a Nancy according to my notes (which admittedly I haven't updated in a few years) and who I think moved to York County PA or thereabouts. I have not heard the name Lucretia Gallaher. I'd have to go through my files to see what else I might have for him or if I see the name Lucretia. Ruth Mickelson (who has a message near mine) descends from James Jr, Samuel's brother, and might have some information about William. Ruth? What info leads you to believe that you connect to Samuel Bratton? Regards. ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <BRATTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 9:52 PM Subject: Re: [BRATTON] bratton family history > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: chescogen > Surnames: Bratton, Gallaher > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bratton/394.5.2/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Joan, supposedly I descend from Samuel also, but I'm having a heck of a > time confirming the connection. In my direct line, I've got John Beatty > Bratton (1827-1892), who was the son of William Bratton and Lucretia > Gallaher. I believe that William was the son of Samuel but I can't find > any dates for William or any real facts pointing to him as Samuel's son. I > suspect that William died pretty early, but can't prove it. Do you info on > Samuel's children that might help pinpoint my William? > > -Mary > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > BRATTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.10/1587 - Release Date: 8/2/2008 > 5:30 PM > > >