I have used some information that Gordon Crooks has placed online on his web pages to develop a plausible theory (but only a theory, not fact) as to where in Northern Ireland the families of Samuel (Hamilton Twp) and John Moorhead (Washington Twp) immigrated from. Note that this may not apply to the family of contemporary Michael Moorhead, as I absolutely cannot place him with the others. Instead of putting this longer article on line, I invite anyone seriously interested in the Moorhead family origins, or anyone with other theories or facts in this regard, to contact me through PAFRANKL-L. If you give me your email address, I will forward you a copy of my findings, and we can discuss. This also applies to the Beatty family of Antrim Twp, Franklin County, as I feel there is a direct connection between the two families. Possibly also the Johnston family of Antrim Twp, as I note there is a Johnston/Beatty cemetery near where the Beatty's lived. Sorry, but I will only entertain serious requests for information, as I cannot cope with a deluge that may be off-subject. Please tell me why you are interested in these possible connections. I may be delayed somewhat in answering queries as I will be traveling for a few weeks. Again, the MOORHEAD, BEATTY, JOHNSTON families who lived in the vicinity of present-day Waynesboro, Washington Twp, Franklin Co, or just west in Antrim Twp., in the 1750 to 1800 period. Also applies to the Moorhead family in Hamilton Twp.