This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bpmonster Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7595.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandfather, Ezra Hurley, who was born in Ontario, Canada, told me that his grandfather, John Hurley, immigrated from Mayo County Ireland to Canada and it could have been around the mid-19th century. Given that my grandfather was born in the 1880's, I have surmised that he came to Canada about the time of the potato famine. I would appreciate any information you might have. 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.