This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newjersey.counties.bergen/302.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Pam: Sorry about the delay in replying. I just discovered your note (22 December 2006). My McCaughins came from Ballycastle, County Antrim, Ireland. They entered to United States via Canada. My branch settled in Essex County, New York.