This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: csbraun Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.massachusetts.counties.berkshire/5540.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My ggrandmother, Emily Kirton and her 2 children, Frank and Hilda came from England around 1912 or so. Several family members, her sisters, were already here and sponsored her. I don't know if anyone else came as early as 1839, but I will ask around. That is an unusual name. Sherry Braun in Tallahassee, FL 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.