In a Boston Directory of 1870 my ancestors appear under the name McCallian. In an 1885 Directory the name is McCallion. In other documents (Census 1850/60 and marriage certificates the name is either McHallan, McHallen and on their headstone it is McHallam. When searching in Ireland for their origins should I focus on McCallian? David Nicholson Patriotism means supporting your country all of the time, and > your government when it deserves it." > -- Mark Twain >