This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wd3.2ACIB/1001 Message Board Post: Ji, I'm looking for my gggrandfather James Nolan. I know he died in Youngstown, but I don't know where he was born. He married Margaret McGavin, and they had a son, William Donald. James was a sergeant in the Youngstown police force for a while. I have heard from some of my relatives that our name used to be O'Nolan, but they dropped the 'O' when they came to the US. I think they came from Ireland, but not sure. I think James was the first one to come over, but I have no proof. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!