This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Summersnowbear Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7531.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I also am researching the Kearns family. I have a Patrick, James, Mary, Margaret, William Kearns who I have been told came from Balltown, Mayo, Ireland. The only one that I really know much about is William Kearns he was born in 1825 and immigrated to US in 1842 and died in 1912 in Illinois. All of the above bothers and sisters immigrated too but at different times. I also know that their father was James Kearns. I'm not sure if you can help but I'm having a hard time finding information on the family members of William Kearns 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.