This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JBretz1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bratton/394.5.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mary - 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 Ithink 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 "my" Samuel Bratton? Regards. 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.