This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: PeterAlfordS Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.ontario.simcoe/844.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: This is very interesting. Wildrige McDowell (not a common name) I found with my McDowell's in Tyrone Ireland he would be a grandfather to this Wildrige, He is listed as having a freehold on property in Auchnacloy registered Oct. 30th 1795 at Ballygawlly. Thisarea of Tyrone is where 16 McDowell Families were transplanted from Scotland perhaps Galloway/Humfries area Auchnacloy is near Beagh, Clogher and Brookborough Co., Tyrone. This Wildridge married Sarah Mitchel as listed in the Clogher Marriage Bonds site. Peter S www.peterbees.tribalpages.com 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.