This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GeMorrc Surnames: Sullivan , Scanlon , Morrissey Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kent/8649.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Have you contacted the History Committee, St. Patrick's R.C. Church, 4351 Parnell Ave. NE, Ada Michigan 49301-9746? Phone 616-691-8541 ...much information plus sacramental & cemetery records. >From "St. Patrick's Church, Parnell Michigan; 1844-1994" Published 1996 Page 130 Morris {sic} Scanlon "The family left Ireland for America in 1840, and they settled in Grattan Township in 1843. Morris Scanlon" {1788 Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland- 1860 Michigan?} "was one of the founders of St. Patrick's parish." This book has Scanlon page 130 & Sullivan p. 131. John Sullivan born 1812 in Bantry, County Cork died 1894. This parish is heavily intermarried; my gg-uncle, Martin MORRISSEY (1820-1891) and his BOOKEY nephews are my connection. Separately, my great grandfather, Daniel Cary Sullivan was born in Bantry 31 Oct. 1843 - died 19 Mar. 1923 Town of Gaines, Orleans County NY with no clear Mich. connection. Good Luck, Gerard Morrisey, Albion NY 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.