This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MCELROY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hF0.2ACIB/632 Message Board Post: Lawrence was born 1st December 1894. Parick McElroy was born 12th February 1852 in Auckland. His Parents were Bartholomew McElroy an wife Ellen.He was a Blacksmith in New Zealand.The Day that Lawrence was Christened was the day he was Adopted by Josephine Maria Theresa Kavanagh.