James CRANSTON (1785 - 1853) stated in his naturalization petition that he was born in Co. Monaghan. He is the eldest son of John CRANSTON (1760 - 1823), my 5-great grandfather. John and his family emigrated to the U.S. in 1802. John's father is expected to be named James based on the Scots/Irish naming rule. William CRANSTON of eastern Co. Tyrone had a son Archdeacon John CRANSTON (ABT 1676 - 1762) of the diocese of Clogher of the Church of Ireland, who was seated in Tedavnet in western Co. Monaghan. The Archdeacon's brother Andrew (heir of William) had several sons, including Rev. John CRANSTON (ABT 1720-1800), who was the Archdeacon's curate for many years and was also rector of Aghabog in northern Co. Monaghan. Another son of Andrew, James, is believed to be the aforementioned father of John CRANSTON and grandfather of James CRANSTON. S R C A cott obert ranston nderson phssra@physics.emory.edu