In a message dated 8/22/99 15:27:28, [email protected] writes: << Hi folks, I'm new to this particular list. I am researching the Gillespie surname. My family migrated to America in the early 1700's. The earliest Gillespie that I have a definate link to is Elijah Gillespie who was born in Virginia in 1747. His father MIGHT have been Matthew Gillespie. Does this ring any bells? I feel that my family probably came from Ireland because the area that I come from was settled by the Scotch-Irish (I'm a member of that mail list also). I've checked some phone books in the north east of Ireland and there are alot of Gillespies in the Donnegal area. I look forward to hearing from anyone researching this surname. K. Titus >> Hi K ......I live in La Jolla, CA which is actually part of San Diego. This entire town in hooked up with the Gillespie Surname. There is Gillespie Cottage, Gillespie Field......You might want to write to the La Jolla Historical Society here ....they have a ton of information on this name. THe Gillespie's were one of the first people here in La Jolla so the name is very famous here. Here's the address and phone of the Historical Society. Wish ya luck! La Jolla Historical Society 7846 Eads Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 619-459-5335 xxxxxooooo Louise King La Jolla, CA