This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bkbarraclough Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bratton/315.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seems to be a bit of confusion here - Thomas McKinstry b.1793 in Wayne Twp, Mifflin County and d.1859 in Peru, Indiana married Margaret Bratton (4/21/1800-8/19/1870). Margaret Bratton's sister Elizabeth married William Carlisle. Margaret and Elizabeth Bratton were daughters of George B. Bratton and Rebecca McKinstry. Children of Margaret Bratton and Thomas McKinstry were Martha, George A., James B., Samuel, Joseph, Sarah, and Caroline. My research involves the McKinstry line, which is very confusing to say the least! Hope this helps. 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.