This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: curry1249 Surnames: Melvin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.may.general/531.587.1480.1489.1495.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am also researching the Melvin family who came from Ballina Mayo and settled in the Pittston Pa area. I am wondering if your James might be the brother of John Melvin who married Bridget Dougher I know for sure that John and Bridget had 5 children, and came to America in Sep 1864. John and Bridget's son Martin is the great grand uncle of my husband Any info would be most appreciated. Susan 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.