This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kinhunter25 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.gibson/5686/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for anyone actively researching any of the following names: MARSHALL family from County Down, Northern Ireland, who first appear in the US in Monroe County, New York in 1850, then found in Central Illinois (Christian County) in 1853 and thereafter. This family is associated with GIBSON, McKEAG/McKAIG, ELLIS, BRAMEL, REETER, ABEL, LONG, TANKERSLEY, HARDY and others, especially in Illinois. 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.