This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Morton/Nayler ? Carrickfergus Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DYC.2ACE/267.167.2.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Lucille, You have two surnames, Morton and Naylor (often spelled Nailor) which are found in various parts of Ulster but principally I would guess in Antrim and Down. You said you thought they came from Carrickfergus but these names do not appear at all in the gravestone records. Where did you get the information about Carrickfergus ? Unless you have some idea as to where in Ulster these people lived you are going to have a difficult task. Naylor alos is a common name in Dublin so you need to try and pinpoint the area more accurately. Morton is also a common name in Belfast and the 1843 Directory lists an Andrew, John, another Andrew, another John, a David and a James. A Charles Nailor is listed but no Naylers. The bottom line is that unless someone on the Internet recognises the names or you can pinpoint the area you have a tough job. Did these people emigrate and when and to where. If you know that you might find the ship they were on. How far back do your records go ? What! religion were they ? Is there a pattern to the family Christian names? You will likely only get help on the internet if you provide ALL the information you have rather than just the names. Good luck !