This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Griffin Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.wig.general/1852/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have some information that states my Great Great Grandfather (David Griffin ) along with my Great Grandfather ( John Wesley Griffin) were living in Scotland in 1851. Here's the website, and copied data from the site. http://www.old-kirkcudbright.net/genealogy/poor.asp 1851 census: Governor & his family: David Griffin, Governor, 48, Male Married, 48, Formerly Sergeant, Royal Sappers & Miners, born City of Dovy(?), Londonderry, Ireland. Margaret Griffin, wife, 45, Married, Matron, born Tyrche Parish, Dungannon, Ireland. Maryjane Griffin, daughter, 16, female, unmarried, scholar, born Tyrche Parish, Dungannon, Ireland. John Wesley Griffin, son, 10, male, scholar, born Leiglin Bridge, Carlow, Ireland. Catherine Nelson, nurse, 51, female, widow, nursetender, born Boardsmill Parish, Meath, Ireland. After he moved to the states he is listed as John Wallingford Griffin, but had a son he named John Wesley Griffin. During the 1851 census his family is living in Scotland. He also had a brother named James that is not listed here. Any information you can give would be appreciated. Rick Griffin Woodland, California (530)908-7954 rgriffin_coen@hotmail.com