This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gwenfilardi Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.ireland.tyr.general/192.207.209/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am a descendant of the McElwaney family of Tyrone, Georgia. As I understand it, they acquired land there as a result of the Georgia Land Lottery in the early 1800's. Many of the McElwaneys are buried in the Hopewell Methodist Church Cemetery in Tyrone. 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.