Posted on: Buteshire Scotland Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/Scotland/Bute/404 Surname: McCurdy ------------------------- I have been searching for information on my forebear John Turk McCurdy (Born date unknown but "sailing about 1666 from Bute in an open boat for the North of Ireland, settling in Londonderry"-my father's notation-). I have no name for his wife, but do have a son James McCurdy (B 1690 in Ireland, went to America about 1720 settling in Salistury Twp, Lancaster Co, Pennsylvania) from whom I descend. I came across your response regarding Petheric of the Cairn. The date of his emigration to Ireland from Bute and the fact that he sailed "with brothers" and that Londonderry is mentioned in your info makes me ask: Do you know anything of John Turk McCurdy and perhaps, his wife? Any response would be greatly appreciated