This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gardenchimes Surnames: KIRTON/CURTIN Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5540/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Desperately need help finding anything on either William or James KIRTON/CURTIN. William was somewhere in Berkshire co. as of 1 April 1839, because I have a land deed for him and another man William COWLEY purchasing land in Mercer co. Ohio. The deed says they are from the county of Berkshire Ma. James KIRTON and his wife Amey (SMAGG)came to America from England with his family and lived somewhere in Ma.,the time from June 1837 to 1839, but I have been unable to find anything on either of these two. Im assuming William was either a son or brother of James. All the KIRTON/CURTIN's I've come across are the families that came from Ireland. In 1839 the James Kirton family came to live at this land where William had earlier purchased. If there is anyone who would be willing to do a lookup for me, or if someone is planning a visit to the courthouse Im willing to pay for some assistance. I know from personal experience sometimes the older records that are filed in the basements ! of courthouses get forgotten about. I just got back from a trip to one looking for info on James KIRTON and found nothing, until a kind soul said I was welcome to go to the basement and look through books, and there I found 3 helpful pieces of information. My big problem is finding any trace of the KIRTON family 1837-1839. Im not even certin that the James KIRTON/CURTIN family even lived in Berkshire co., only that William did. I would really appreciate any help. Thanks so much. Janine 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.