I am researching my gr gr grandfather, Patrick Clerkin. He was b about 1828-1830, possibly Co. Monaghan and emigrated to the US about 1847, probably to the port of New Orleans. He was thought to have escorted a sister, Mary but can find nothing on her. Patrick married Martha Cahoon/Calhoun in Botetort Co, Virginia in 1850 and had seven children. About 1870 they migrated to Missouri where he died about 1898. Sons, Matthew, Andrew and William were in Eastern Oregon by 1898 and Martha by 1899. Other children were Ellen, Margaret, Patrick who died young, and Ann, all born in Virginia. Patrick's early years in Ireland are a complete mystery. I have no idea who his parents may have been or siblings other than possibly Mary. Can anyone help me? Carroll Cooper Summers Salem, Oregon USA ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour