This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MsPMcCarty Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.carson/345.346.373.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a James Carson, born 1842 from Michigan. I don't know if he had a son named Joseph, but his brother was named Joseph, so it is possible that he named a son after his brother. His father, John, came to either Simcoe or Gray Co., Ontario from Ireland and then moved to Michigan. 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.