This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ancmike Surnames: Durkin Durcan Durkan Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.durkin/570.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rosemary, Yes, I did think it was a bit of a stretch. I can also confirm that Durkins were marrying other Durkins in that part of Sligo. That was the case for my dad's parents, and all 4 of his grandparents. I'm afraid that most of the names you list don't ring a bell. I do have a couple of people named James, but none that I know of that immigrated to Brewster. Most of the Durkins that I know of who immigrated went to Buffalo. There are some other relatives in Chicago, and of course around NYC where I currently live. -Mike Durkin 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.