Dale, Thanks for the info., I have read some of Edith's works....however, this is NOT our Branch. They came to Ireland a little later. William Somerville was a minister, our James was a gentleman, and there was apparently a soldier - so legend has it about the 3 Somervilles! I do have our direct descent, but am trying to fill in the side lines. Wendy ----- Original Message ----- From: "D.I." <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2005 8:22 PM Subject: Re: Somerville/Summerville > Wendy, famous Anglo/Irish cousins, Somerville and Ross, (Edith and Violet) > were prominent writers in the late 1800's/early1900's. "The Irish RM" > (resident magistrate) being made into a TV series by the ABC. Edith was a > painter too. They lived in Castletownshend. Co.Cork. Drishane House is > still there and open to the public. Not a great lead, I know, but there > MAY be a link to your Elizabeth if you delve into Edith's background > which, btw, makes fascinating reading. > Dale > QLD > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Robt & Wendy Stevenson" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 6:53 AM > Subject: Somerville/Summerville > > >>I am looking for info re William and Elizabeth Somerville, who lived at >>Ardrass, Co Kildare, had a son William in 1772, maybe daughters. >>Somerville was quite a prominent name in the county, also Meath and Dublin >>and Fermanagh. Any links are appreciated. Thanks. >> Wendy >> >> >> ============================== >> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx >> >> > > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >