In a message dated 98-02-23 09:19:22 EST, you write: << Is anyone researching these families? William Cook and William Hall both came to Armstrong county in the 1830s from Donegal County, Ireland. Most of their children were born in Ireland. Thank you for your help. Ken T. >> Ken, I am researching a William John Hall, son of Charles Hall who came to Westmoreland Co, in the Franklin Twp area in 1820s or 30s from Ireland but am not sure where in Ireland, the family has always said Kevus Karns??? I don't know if there could be a connection with your Hall. He stopped in Phillie area for a couple of years first. Barb Wetzel Aparkplace@aol.com