This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pamela2150 Surnames: Cranston, Cranstoun Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.cranston/130.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for a Joseph Cranston/Cranstoun - perhaps from Northern Ireland. He immigrated to Montreal, Quebec Province, Canada by 1848 and was a carpenter. He had a son named Daniel James Cranston born in Montreal in September 1848. A Joseph Cranstoun listed in the 1848 Montreal Directory. Joseph Cranstoun was only listed in 1848, pg. 64 (not listed in 1847) - he is a carpenter & lived at 52 St-Maurice St. (St. Antoinne Ward) - the dividing street in Montreal for East/West is St-Laurent St. - this Joseph is not found in subsequent years. Montreal Canada Catholic Baptisms Cranston Baptismal records from Notre Dame de Montreal, Canada 24 Feb 1849 - Daniel James Cranston born about 5 months ago was baptised . Son of Joseph Cranston, carpenter & Sarah McLeod (his wife) of this Parish (Notre Dame de Montreal). God parents: Mathew Kelly & Mary Delahoide. There was a Joseph Cranston listed here: Ireland, Index to Griffith's Valuation, 1848-1864 Name: Joseph Cranston Location: Antrim, Shankill, Dock Townparks Green Street, and Another Lessor: Representatives John Donnelly County: Antrim Barony: Belfast, Upper Ward: Dock Ward Parish: Shankill Townland: Townparks Street: Green Street OS Page Numbers: 61 Find photographs from this county: Search for historical photos from Antrim Source Information: Heritage World Family History Services. Ireland, Griffith's Valuation, 1848-1864 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008. also one at: Ireland, Index to Griffith's Valuation, 1848-1864 Name: Joseph Cranston Location: Armagh, Tartaraghan, Clonmakate A Dan J. Cranston was listed in Ireland in 1825 - who could have been Daniel James Cranston's grandfather. Dan J Cranston, "Ireland, Tithe Applotment Books, 1814-1855" https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X84C-WYQ Dan J Cranston, "Ireland, Tithe Applotment Books, 1814-1855" Name: Dan J Cranston Event Type: Tax Assessment Event Year: 1825 Townland: Ardee Union Of Cullanagher Parish: Ardea County: Queen's GS Film number: 256565 Digital Folder Number: 004587398 Image Number: 00513 Thanks for any info, Pamela Cranston PS: Other Cranston info in Ireland. Ireland, Tithe Applotment Books, 1824-1837 All Court, Land, Wills & Financial Results Name Location Year Alexr. Cranston Tyrone, Tullyniskan, Drumard 1826 Edward Cranston Armagh, Kilmore, Drumard Jones 1833 James Cranston Armagh, Killyman, Ballinakelley 1825 James Cranston Armagh, Kilmore, Drumard Jones 1833 James Cranston Fermanagh, Enniskillen, Cooleran 1832 John Cranston Tyrone, Kildress, Belnasolis 1826 Mary Cranston Fermanagh, Aghalurcher, Drumliff 1833 Patt. Cranston Fermanagh, Enniskillen, Edinmore 1832 Rev. ??? Cranston Tyrone, Drumglass, Drumcoo 1832 Rev. J. Cranston Tyrone, Drumglass, Drumcoo 1832 Widow ??? Cranston Tyrone,Tullyniskan,Gortgones 1826 Wm. Cranston Armagh, Loughgall, Lisheffield 1828 Gerrard Chranston Fermanagh, Aghalurcher, Killnashanbola 1833 Gerrard Chranston Fermanagh, Aghalurcher, Lisduff 1833 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.