Searching for roots of 1. James Nicholson born c. 1839-40 son of Michael Nicholson and Bridget ???? May have had siblings Owen, Mary, Joseph and Frank. Was in Boston (Roxbury) Massachusetts by 1860 US Census. Enlisted in UNion Navy in 1861 during US Civil War. 2. Maria McHallen/McCallen/McAllen/McHallam born c. 1845 daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Cambell. Family listed in 1850 US Census of Boston (Roxbury) under name McHallen later changed on marriage and death records as McHallam. Siblings included Elizabeth, Catherine born Ireland and other born in US. Maria married James Nicholson in St Francis DeSales R.C. church in Roxbury 1864 David Nicholson Patriotism means supporting your country all of the time, and > your government when it deserves it." > -- Mark Twain >