This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: trishtoo Surnames: DALY, O;ROURKE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/7913/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, Just putting info out here in hopes that it strikes a chord with someone. My DALYs who migrated to the US were: John (ca. 1795-1843), James (ca. 1800-1843) and Lawrence (ca. 1803-1905). John and James seem to arrive in Ohio, USA ca. 1833 according to a land purchase. They did not arrive on the same ship, but they connected somewhere after arrival, and were naturalized in Ohio at the same time. John may have been here longer because he files "fist papers" in Ohio. Lawrence shows on the 1900 US Census that he came to the US in 1830. There are no records of him in Ohio until about 1845, when he is naturalized. He probably arrived in Ohio abt. 1844, after James died, as he married James' widow. I believe the 3 were brothers, and I've been told that their father's name may have been Michael, as this was the "adopted" middle-name used by Lawrence on my Grandfather's Wedding Certificate. In 1859, a Michael DALY arrives in Boston, marries Catherine ROURKE(O'Rourke), who arrived in 1861 and by 1863 their first child is born in Ohio. They lived on farmland owned by Lawrence. It's very possible that Michael, born ca. 1830 is also a brother to the other 3 DALYs. His birthdate rules him out as father of the other 3. John and James could sign their names, but Lawrence could not read or wrtie, and signed documents with an 'X'. Michael could read and write, and may have sent a letter or 2 home to Ireland. A curious thing that has always "bothered" me is that while James is the younger of the John/James team, he is the one who purchases the land in Ohio, sells some of it to John, and then moves to another "town" across the road from John. I would think that the older of the two would have been the one to invest in land and sell it. If anyone has any insight as to why this might have happened, I appreciate your comments. Also, If any of this sounds even vaguely familiar, please let me know. Many thanks, Trish 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.