This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: muddwoman Surnames: Emerson / McCormick Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.arm.general/9340/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great-grandfather Joseph's parents were Oliver and Annie E. Emerson. Joseph fought in WWI for Canada and was killed in 1918; shortly before that, his son, my grandfather, was born, and Joseph's wife passed away. My grandfather was raised by his maternal grandparents, the McCormicks. I know when Joseph was killed, Oliver had already passed away, and Annie was listed as next-of-kin, in Bessbrook, Co. Arnaugh, Ireland. I can't find the 1911 census online, so if anyone has a copy and can find out if the Emersons lived there, I would greatly appreciate it. They did move around...my great-grandfather was born in 1895 in Scotland. My family tree goes almost straight back, as I am an only child, my father had one sister, my grandfather was an only child, and apparently my great-grandfather was the only son of Annie and Oliver. The family name dies with me. I'd at least like to know if Oliver had brothers, and find out more of my ancestors for my kids. Thanks so much 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.