Researching Porter families from Balladara, Munterconnaght, Cavan and Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, Ireland. William Porter and Bridget Children: Joseph?, Matthew, Hugh, Ann, William, Mary, Elizabeth, Robert, James, Jane, Samuel & Joshua. Porters began immigrating to Canada about 1820 and settled in Manvers Township, Ontario, Canada. Joseph/Ann, Hugh/Lavina McGill, William/Margaret, Samuel/Phebe. One of the above William Porter b. 1807 in Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, Ireland died before 1881 in Manvers Township, Durham County, Ontario. Married Margaret Marshall born 1811 County Cavan, Ireland died before 1881 in Manvers Township. Children: Charles Marshall b. 1826 Cavan died 1914 Manvers, William, b. 1833 d. 1909 Tara, Arran Twp. Ontario married Isabel Porter, Mary b. 1834, Hugh b. 1836, Martha Marie b. 1837 m. Thomas Rowe, Matthew b. 1840, David b. 1843 d. 1919 married Emily Thompson, Robert b. 1845, Joshua b. 1847, Anne Jane b. 1849, Joseph b.1850, Benjamin b. 1851 Any information on families, area or advice is always greatly appreciated. Deborah _________________________________________________________________ http://ideas.live.com/programpage.aspx?versionid=b2456790-90e6-4d28-9219-5d7207d94d45&mkt=en-ca