This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sholzhauser01 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.general/2011.2200.2205/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I was able to verify and prove the following information.. I was hoping that anyone else has anymore information. My Grandfather was Joseph E. McChesney (1911-1989) born in Glen Ellyn and married- Delpha Wyatt His Father was- Charles H. McChesney (1888-1947) married Gretchen Jacobs His Father was- John D. McChesney (1857-1944) married Mattie Smith His Father was - Joseph R. McCheseny (1828-1887) born in Newark NJ and married Elizabeth Letterman His Father was- Rev. James McChesney (1798- 1893) born in Ireland and married Matilda Davis **this is what I know is truth, along with the information that Rev. James McChesney, father was a man named David of pure scottish blood - I am looking to verify his father - What clan he was with - what actually town both James McChesney and David McChesney. Any information that you could give me would be greatly appreciated. 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.