In 1756-59 Daniel/Donald McMath emigrated to America and settled in Chester County, PA. He supposedly had 5 sons, Samuel, William, John, Daniel and James as well as 1 daughter. Family remembrances and theories indicate that this family came from Ayrshire, Scotland. However, I believe there is a Scotch-Irish connection. Samuel, my GGGG grandfather married Ella Baxter, reportedly born in Dublin, Ireland. Also, when Daniel/Donald emigrated he apparently left 2 of his sons with his brother Thomas in Derry County, Ireland. Thomas was a linen merchant. I believe that Samuel was one of the sons left in Ireland. His first daughter, first child, was Nancy born about 1767 in Cork County, Ireland. Samuel arrived in America sometime between 1767 and 1772. The second child, Jane was born in PA in 1772. From Samuel forward to me, this is my maternal line, I have substantial and verifiable documentation. Other data: Daniel/Donald b. about 1715 , d. 1795 West Bradford Township, Chester County, PA Samuel b. about 1743 in ? (various locations are Ayrshire, Edinburgh Scotland and Donegel Ireland) d. 10 Aug. 1825 Huntingdon County, PA As I indicated almost all of the above data are family remembrances or theories. I would like to verify or dispel the information I have and find where this family came from and develop as much additional documentation as possible. While I have looked at many references I must admit I have a rather solid brick wall. Does anyone know where I might do further research? I apologize for the length of this query, but would appreciate any ideas or suggestions. Jim Morey Fort Collins, CO USA