This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: langtoncharlie Surnames: Langton Breslin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.schuylkill/11318/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My grandfather is Peter Langton, originally of Girardville, son of John and Ellen Langton of Girardville. If my research is correct, John and Ellen's as-yet nameless parents were born in Ireland, but I do not know where exactly. My immediate goal is to find out what part of Ireland my father's family (Langton) came from. I would also like to know the same about my grandmother's Breslin side. Can anyone point me in the right direction? What I know, or think I know now: My father's name is Francis Ignatius Langton, b. 04-26-1919, d. 07-06-1993, According to the 1920 U.S. Census: My father was living as a child in Locust Gap, Northumberland County, PA. His father was Peter Langton, born in PA, His mother was Mary E. "Mae" (Breslin), born in PA. Siblings: May, Elinor, Anna, Joseph. According to the Northumberland County Courthouse Marriage Records v. 15, p.534: My grandfather, Peter Langton, lived in Girardville, PA, before residing in Locust Gap, PA. He married Mary Breslin of Locust Gap on July 1, 1908 in St. Joseph's Church in Locust Gap, PA. Peter's parents were John and Ellen Langton. Mary's parents were Michael and Rose A. Breslin. According to the 1920 U.S. Census: Peter's father John was born in Pennsylvania. Peter's mother Ellen was born in Ireland. Mary's father Michael was born in Maryland. Mary's mother Rose A(nn). was born in Pennsylvania. According to information supplied by John Breslin: Mary's father, Michael Joseph Breslin, had a father also named Michael. The elder Michael had immigrated to Maryland from Ireland around 1856 and moved to Locust Gap, PA, around 1870. Mary's mother's maiden name was Rose Ann Noble. What I am almost sure of: According to the Girardville, PA, 1800, census: Peter Langton's possible parents John and Ellen Langton were living in Girardville, PA, with their children Jerome, Julia, Mary E. and John J. Since this is just prior to when Peter was born, it is hard to verify that these are indeed the SAME John and Ellen as his parents, but their birthplaces are the same (John, PA; Ellen, Ireland), and Peter lived in Girardville before moving to Locust Gap, so it is likely. If so, the census indicates that both sets of John's and Ellen's parents were born in Ireland. Can you help me find what part of Ireland I stem from, on either the Langton or Breslin side? Charlie Langton Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.