Hi "jwatson", You wrote: <<"General James Irvin who is mentioned in the Place Names/ Surnames is the grandson of James Watson. James' daughter Ann married John Irvin. There is a question on the website about who the furnace Julia Ann was named after. James did not have any children, but his first wife was Julianna Gregg. Ann and John's daughter Mary married Moses Thompson. Another daughter Maragaret married Andrew Gregg. If anyone is connected to these families and didn't know about the connection to James Watson or has information to share, I would love to hear from you.">> ******************* Paul M. DUBBS, the author of "Where To Go and Place Names of Centre Co." wrote: <<"Julian, originally called Julian Furnace, was named for an iron furnace built there abt. 1837 when the present village site was covered wtih a dense growth of timber. The furnace was built by Gen James IRVIN and John ADAMS, partners and was named in honor of Julia Ann, some claiming her to be the daughter of Gen. IRVIN, others that it was named for the daughter of Mr. ADAMS. At all events, the name was Julia Ann until the completion of the railroad station, at which time it was shortened to Julian.">> Regards, Paul