The LAFFERTY/LAFERTY family was Scots Irish. Alexander LAFFERTY was born in PA about 1803 of unknown parents. His death certificate stated the place of birth as "Philadelphia". Alexander Lafferty ( abt. Jan 1803 - 12 Sep 1870) Jemina Lawrence Lafferty ( 1812/15 - 6 May 1886) Alexander Lafferty married Jemina Lawrence Lafferty who was born in NY about 1812/15. They married about 1829, probably in NY. Her birth certificate lists the place of birth as "New York City". 1850 Census - New York, Orleans County, Albion Township Alexander Lafferty 48 yrs Shoe Maker Born: PA Jemina 38 yrs NY Rachel Ann 21 yrs Wm 19 Mary 14 Martha 12 Alexander 10 Elizabeth 8 Charles 4 Robert 1 By 1851, they were living in Ridgeway Twp., Orleans County, NY. By 1863, the family was living in Van Buren County, Michigan. Probate Records list deaths for Alexander and Jemina as follows: Alexander Lafferty died 12 Sep 1870 Breedsville, MI Jemina Lafferty died 6 May 1886 Breedsville, MI donnamullen@yahoo.com donnamullen@hotmail.com mullen@oz.net