Hi, Yes, it sounds as if they were Presbyterian, as were my Burnsides. Have you checked the Church of Ireland records? I have been told that sometimes families joined that church even though they might have been Presbyterian. I guess it made life a little easier for them. How long as your cousin been working on this line? Linda -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: [email protected] > Hi Linda, > No - I think they were Protestants - at least when they came to America. > Joseph McCormick/McCormac etc. d. ca 1758. His wife was Euphias McDowell - > that has to be a name to remember! But for all we know they were Catholic in > Ireland. I think, however, that they were originally Scottish. > I am so glad you have had a response! > > Thanks soo much. Jane > > > > **************Create a Home Theater Like the Pros. Watch the video on AOL > Home. > (http://home.aol.com/diy/home-improvement-eric-stromer?video=15?ncid=aolhom00030 > 000000001) > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message