This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hBU.2ACEB/365 Message Board Post: I have hit a stonewall researching our Durkin family. I can date back to the 1840's (Paterson NJ) where Henry Durkin who was married to Sarah Boyle (both born in Ireland) had five children from 1849-1855. * John Durkin born July 1849 (missing) * Michael Durkin November 6, 1850 (my great grandfather) * Henry jr. April 9,1852 (married Margret ?..child Helen 1892- 1951, died in Ramsey NJ) no further info. * James Durkin born October 1853 (missing) * Mary Durkin (missing) Story has it that Henry and Sarah might have lived for a short time in Bordentown NJ......and that my great grandfather Michael, was born in Scranton PA, while they might have been there for work, since he was a boilermaker, before returning to Paterson. Any help would be great. My great grandfather Henry married Bridget Meany from Cellarstown Kilkenny in 1871. And their son Henry 1876-1956 (my grandfather) married Hannah Geary and then Dorothy Cambell. Living their days in Paterson NJ I have my immediate family covered to present, it's those other Durkins that I'd like info on. Thanks