This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Scismgenie Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.mccann/234.248.267.268.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: "Mack" is likely a nick name, and in My McCann Family "Mack' was often mis-written as Mick and Mark. The Mack McCann in my family was a Mathew McCann who apparent was born in Northern Ireland and went to Glasgow Scotland, where his son James was born. James came to the USA and was a shirt maker, in Troy NY and North Adams, Mass, as well as Missouri (1861) and Ontario, Canada, (1865). He worked for P J Boland&Son In North Adams Mass. then later bought it out. James died in California. 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.