This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GeMorrc Surnames: Sullivan , Scanlon , Ferris Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8656.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dates don't match but the John SULLIVAN below did have an eldest son Daniel (Irish naming tradition suggests that "Daniel" was John's father's name). I have no direct connection but my g-grandfather, Daniel Cary Sullivan, was born in Bantry about 1844 and eventually emigrated to Orleans County NY. Sullivan/ O'Sullivan is an extremely common name in that western coast of County Cork. Reference: St. Patrick's R. C. Parish, Parnell, Michigan; 1844-1994 published in 1996 Page 131 "John Sullivan (1812-1894)was a native of Bantry, County Cork, Ireland. He left Ireland in 1836, and by 1843 he worked his way to Section 31 of Grattan Township. He married Johanna SCANLON (1830-1880), {Page 130} a daughter of Morris and Mary {FERRIS} Scanlon, and they raised seven children: Daniel, Bridget, John, James, Patrick, Joseph, Ellen, and Michael Francis. The Sullivans at one time owned all the land where St. Patrick's church, rectory, and school now are located." Parish address is 4351 Parnell Ave NE, Ada MI 49301-9746 (616)691-8541 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.