Sue, thank you for a response. My Patrick Burns was born in Scotland approx. 1857/1858 and eventually settled in Rendville / Corning area. It is possible that there were other family members that came before him, but I'm not sure. My Gr. Grandmother was Elizabeth ( Lizzie) McGinnis from Ireland. Patrick is just a mystery to me. My Gr. Grandmother and my Grandmother Lizzie Burns McVay are buried in New Lexington. But Patrick is not. He died in 1900, and she didn't die until the early 20's. Are you a member of the Perry County Historical Society? I am interested in that also. Hopefully more digging will uncover some clues for the both of us. If I find anything for you I 'll be sure and post it. Good Luck! Michele Finneran Williams