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.