This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: malcolmmcclure Surnames: Major Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.tyr.general/6339.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a John Major from Artrea near Cookstown who joined the Royal Artillery as a Farrier and Carriage Smith aged 18 in 1811. I am fairly sure that he is an earlier generation than your John Major, and is possibly his uncle. (?Brother of Robert Major.) The name Major is fairly uncommon in Tyrone at that time. I have no information about John's parents. 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.