Linda, I have been faithfully watching this listserve for the past two years, hoping that I might see the McCreary surname mentioned. After watching this week's comments, I can't remain silent any longer! I have been working on the McCreary line for the past 6 years, but have not been able to get any further than early tax records for our men in Centre Co., PA in 1801. I know the name is Scots Irish, as my grandmother was adamant about this, but have been unable to find much info on the name in Ireland or Scotland. I do find the name listed in Griffith's, and was wondering if you could look it up in the sources that you have been citing from this week. I have found various spellings such as; McCrearey, McCreery, McKreery. Our men can to America in their early 20's around the year 1790. The original 5 brothers were; Thomas, Samuel, William, Joseph, and John. These brothers are not to be confused with the McCreary clan living in Lancaster Co., PA in the mid 1700's. I have be! en under the assumption that our sept was part of the MacQuarrie Clan in the Western Isles of Scotland. Can you shed any light on this? Any and all information would be most gratefully appreciated!! Many Thanks! Laurie Ketron plketron2@cablespeed.com