This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mrcrist_1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.lex.general/2811.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi PeteG15 Yes! I would say this is unbelievable! Michael Finnell is a popular figure on Ancestory.com. Less than a month ago, I was in contact with someone named "Palmernurse1"on Ancestory.com, who also claimed to be a Michael Finnell descendant. She too, claimed to be descended from Robert. My G-G Granddad, would be John Finnell (1836-1895b.County Queen, Ireland). He is a son of Michael. Palmernurse1 also claimed Michael Finnell is buried at a cemetary called St Patricks, I forgot the town, in Illinois. Now, you mentioned a picture, yes, please send, so I can have an almost unbroken line of Finnell family ancestors. I will have to see if anyone has an old photo of John Finnell, anythings possible, right? Do you have a copy of the BallyAdams church in Ireland, where the Finnells might have attended? I have one, we could swap. Another Finnell question: Palmernurse1 mentioned that some of the Finnells changed their name spelling and went to Fennell. Is there an old family story here? Lastly, I live in Indiana, Michael's grandson, Thomas H. Finnell, left Illinois and came to Indiana around World War 1 timeframe. Thomas would be might great granddad. My mother would have known him. Thanks for the info, and a picture would be great! Mike Crist Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.