I am trying to find out if my 5th g-grandfather came to America directly from Ireland or was he born here. This is what I have. My ggggg-grandfather was a Patrick O'Brien, died in Buckingham in 1794, M: Juda Adcock. His son Glenn O'Brien, B: 1787 D: 1832, His son Frank Allen aka Francis Kirkpatrick O'Brien M: Judith A. Forbes abt 1842. He was born 1-20-1807 and died 6-5-1896. His son John Harrison O'Brien born 1845 and died 1931. His daughter Lula Moorman O'Brien who married Peter Henry Chernault in 1892. They were my g-grandparents. Patrick O'Brien was granted 400 acres in Buckingham Co, VA on 8-20-1747. On a Buckingham Deed dated 12-15-1755, he owned 2150 acres of land. His other sons were Patrick, Jr., Mark and William. Patrick and Matthias O'Brian are listed a Va Tithables in Buckingham in 1773. It is the only place that I have seen the name Matthias and believe that he is somehow connected to my Patrick but have found nothing to indicate that. If any of this sounds familiar or you would like to share information, please contact me. Thank you. Fran Harris Hill, Richmond, VA. --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes